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Vivo’s X Fold 6 accidentally feels like a throwback
Publication: The Verge
Author: Dominic Preston
Source published: 01/10/2026, 02:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 01/10/2026, 02:17:07 UTC
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Briefings
Vivo's X Fold 6 launched in China in June 2024 as a standard foldable, but its global release in October 2026 features a 6.51-inch display in the 20:9 aspect ratio, making it visually similar to Vivo's earlier models. The device maintains a similar size to previous foldables while other major competitors like Apple and Samsung shifted toward shorter, wider forms. The crease is positioned slightly behind rivals, and the device carries an IP59 rating, though the full story remains incomplete.
Key points
- Vivo's X Fold 6 launched in China in June 2024 as a standard foldable, but its global release in October 2026 features a 6.51-inch display in the 20:9 aspect ratio, making it visually similar to Vivo's earlier models.
- The device maintains a similar size to previous foldables while other major competitors like Apple and Samsung shifted toward shorter, wider forms during the same period.
Context and limitations
The article covers the visual comparison between the X Fold 6 and previous Vivo models, but does not provide specific launch dates for the global release, nor does it include technical specifications beyond the 6.51-inch display and IP59 rating.
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