UAE Price
AED 8,500
India Price
₹1,29,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo X Fold3 Pro 256GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 8.03 inches, 206.5 cm2 (~90.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5700 mAh battery. At AED 8,500 in the UAE and ₹1,29,999 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The vivo X Fold3 Pro 256GB excels with its 100W wired charging, filling the 5500mAh battery in 31 minutes, and its 4500-nit peak brightness display, making outdoor visibility unmatched. The 64MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom delivers DSLR-like detail at 70mm, while the 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with 1B colors ensures buttery, accurate visuals. This is for professionals who need a foldable as a mobile workstation—lawyers, executives, or photographers needing high-res zoom and all-day endurance without carrying a tablet. Its weakness? Thermals throttle under sustained 4K recording, limiting long video sessions. In UAE at AED 8500, it’s competitive because no other foldable offers 100W charging and 4500-nit brightness at this price. In India at ₹129999, it’s overpriced—Samsung’s Z Fold5 with similar zoom and better thermals costs ₹119999, making this a premium paywall without proportional gains.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 5700 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 100% in 31 min 50W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Battery Capacity | 5700 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", PDAF |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, 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, dual band (INT), tri-band (CN), Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC (market/region dependent) |
| 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 142.4 x 5.2 mmFolded: 160 x 72.6 x 11.2 mm |
| Weight | 236 g (8.32 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 (~90.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2200 x 2480 pixels (~413 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Dual screen fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Celestial Black, White, Lunar White |
| Models | V2330 |
| Price | ₹ 129,999 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 2066322 (v10) GeekBench: 6791 (v6) 3DMark: 4714 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 2129 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -27.8 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 13:26h |
| Announced | 2024, March 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, April 23 |
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the X Fold3 Pro.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize a premium foldable design and long-term software support, but newer models could offer better value by then. Consider it only if current pricing drops significantly and your needs align with its unique form factor.
The vivo X Fold3 Pro 256GB is priced at AED 8500 in the UAE. It is available through authorized vivo retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The vivo X Fold3 Pro 256GB is priced at ₹129999 in India. It is available through vivo's official website and select authorized electronics retailers.
The vivo X Fold3 Pro 256GB delivers excellent camera performance with high detail and accurate color reproduction in both daylight and low light. Its main sensor and foldable design optimization ensure consistent quality across shooting modes.
The vivo X Fold3 Pro 256GB offers all-day battery life with moderate to heavy usage, thanks to its efficient power management and large capacity battery. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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