UAE Price
AED 2,050
India Price
₹1,46,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo X Fold3 256GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 8.03 inches, 206.5 cm2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5500 mAh battery. At AED 2,050 in the UAE and ₹1,46,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The vivo X Fold3 256GB excels with its 5500mAh battery sustaining all-day use and 80W wired charging replenishing 100% in under 35 minutes, while the 4500-nit peak brightness ensures outdoor legibility. The 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display with 2200x2480 resolution delivers buttery motion and pixel density unmatched in foldables. It’s built for professionals who need a tablet-sized screen for multitasking—lawyers reviewing documents, architects viewing blueprints, or executives managing spreadsheets across dual panels. Its weakness? Thermals throttle under sustained 5G gaming or 4K video capture, causing frame drops after 12 minutes. In UAE at AED 2050, it’s competitive because no other foldable offers this charging speed and brightness at this price. In India at ₹146999, it’s overpriced—Samsung’s Z Fold4 with similar display and better thermals sells for ₹135000, making the X Fold3 a premium gamble without compelling differentiation.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired Reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5500 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.49", PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, (telephoto), 1/2.93", PDAF, 2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", PDAF |
| Features | Laser AF, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Dual-LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide) Cover camera: 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 160 x 142.7 x 4.7 mmFolded: 160 x 72.7 x 10.2 mm |
| Weight | 219 g (7.72 oz) |
| Build | Carbon fiber hinge |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 8.03 inches, 206.5 cm2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2200 x 2480 pixels (~413 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, White |
| Models | V2337A, V2303A |
| Price | About 900 EUR |
| Announced | 2024, March 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, April 03 |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the X Fold3.
It may not be the best value in 2026 due to newer models likely being available, but if you find it at a steep discount, it still offers premium foldable performance for heavy users who prioritize build quality and screen versatility.
The vivo X Fold3 256GB is priced at AED 2050 in the UAE and is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms.
The vivo X Fold3 256GB is priced at ₹146999 in India and can be purchased via official vivo stores and select e-commerce sites.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in both daylight and low light, with fast autofocus and consistent color accuracy across its triple-lens setup.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy use, including extended screen time from the foldable display and frequent app switching.
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From AED 2,050 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
