Vivo launches X Fold 6 foldable smartphone in China

Vivo will launch its next-generation flagship foldable smartphone, the X Fold 6, in China on June 26, 2026. The device represents a significant strategic shift for the company, featuring a custom MediaTek processor, a high-megapixel camera system, and a large-capacity battery aimed at competing in the premium foldable market.

The launch event is scheduled for 7:00 PM China Standard Time. Pre-orders are already active across mainland China through Vivo's official store and major online retailers, with early buyers offered entry into a promotional lucky draw.

A key departure is the move from Qualcomm to a custom MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super Edition chipset, built on a 3-nanometer process. The company states this processor delivers a 111 percent increase in neural processing unit performance over its predecessor, enabling advanced on-device artificial intelligence capabilities.

The phone's imaging system is centered around a 200-megapixel primary camera developed with Samsung and Zeiss. It is joined by a 50-megapixel Zeiss APO periscope telephoto lens and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera. Both the main and telephoto cameras feature high-grade optical image stabilization. Vivo...