TechnologyThe Verge•1 min read•10/1/2026 (1h ago)

Vivo’s X Fold 6 accidentally feels like a throwback

Vivo’s X Fold 6 accidentally feels like a throwback
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The X Fold 6 looks like foldables did three months ago. It's a quirk of the release calendar that when Vivo's X Fold 6 launched in China this June, it was just another foldable. Now that it's ready for its global release, the size and aspect ratio feel oddly old-fashioned. The X Fold 6 is much...

Key Takeaways

  • The X Fold 6 looks like foldables did three months ago.
  • It's a quirk of the release calendar that when Vivo's X Fold 6 launched in China this June, it was just another foldable.
  • Now that it's ready for its global release, the size and aspect ratio feel oddly old-fashioned.

The X Fold 6 looks like foldables did three months ago. It's a quirk of the release calendar that when Vivo's X Fold 6 launched in China this June, it was just another foldable. Now that it's ready for its global release, the size and aspect ratio feel oddly old-fashioned. The X Fold 6 is much the same size as Vivo's previous foldables, and most other foldables that launched before both Apple and Samsung pivoted to a shorter, wider form factor with the Z Fold 8 and iPhone Duo. The 6.51-inch cover display is in the standard smartphone 20:9 aspect ratio, opening to an almost square 8.02-inch panel. The crease is a little behind rivals, since it's quite visible, and the IP59 rating is good but not … Read the full story at The Verge.

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