Vivo confirms the X Fold 5 is coming soon to India, possibly alongside the X200 FE in July
Vivo has also separately teased the India launch of the X200 FE, a compact flagship phone on the lines of the OnePlus 13s. It has a 6.31-inch screen inside a chassis that's barely 7.9mm. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus processor and a 6,500mAh battery with 90W wired charging. The phone has a trio of sensors, two 50-megapixel behind wide and telephoto lenses and a third 8-megapixel ultrawide, with ZEISS tuning. The X200 FE was recently launched in global markets after launching first in China. We will cover both devices as and when they formally arrive in India. With Vivo kicking off the hype-train, it won't be long before more details start to trickle down. Watch this space for more details.- Ends
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Pros • Slimmer, lighter design with sturdier materials • Wider 21:9 cover screen transforms usability • Strong performance with efficient battery life • Capable cameras, useful 3x tele and 2x 'optical-quality' crop • Seven years of updates and deep Galaxy AI features Cons • No S Pen support • Premium pricing in India • Crease still visible (though less obtrusive)
