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Vivo X Fold 6 Tipped to Launch With MediaTek Chip Instead of Snapdragon; Could Bring Major Camera Upgrade

Vivo X Fold 6 Tipped to Launch With MediaTek Chip Instead of Snapdragon; Could Bring Major Camera Upgrade

Vivo X Fold 6 is tipped to feature a flat display with more rounded corners.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 8 May 2026 12:44 IST

Vivo X Fold 6 Tipped to Launch With MediaTek Chip Instead of Snapdragon; Could Bring Major Camera Upgrade

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Vivo X Fold 5's camera setup comprises three 50-megapixel sensors

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Highlights

Vivo X Fold 6 was earlier said to run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC
Vivo launched the Vivo X Fold 5 in July last year in India
It is likely to feature a large circular rear camera module

The Vivo X Fold 6 is expected to launch in the coming months, and various details about the book-style foldable smartphone have leaked over the last few weeks. Now, a Chinese tipster has shared details about the chipset and design of the Vivo X Fold 6 and how it will differ from its predecessor, Vivo X Fold 5. The Vivo X Fold 6 is said to offer an upgraded rear camera setup compared to the existing model. It is likely to feature a flat display with rounded corners.

Vivo X Fold 6 Could Feature a Dimensity 9500 Chip

Tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) on Weibo claimed that Vivo X Fold 6 will feature MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipset under the hood. This would mark a departure from Vivo's previous patterns, as the company has employed Qualcomm processors for its X Fold lineup.

Photo Credit: DCS/Weibo

Earlier rumours had indicated that Vivo X Fold 6 would run on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. For comparison, last year's Vivo X Fold 5 launched with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The Vivo X Fold 3, on the other hand, has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC under the hood.

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The tipster claimed to have got their hands on the prototype of the MediaTek Dimensity 9500-powered Vivo X Fold 6. It is said to feature a new design with more rounded corners, a flat display, and a large circular rear camera module. The upcoming phone is said to sport a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

For optics, the Vivo X Fold 6 is said to feature a triple rear camera setup comprising a 200-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. This would be a major upgrade over the Vivo X Fold 5, which has a triple rear camera unit, comprising three 50-megapixel rear cameras.

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Vivo launched the Vivo X Fold 5 in July last year in India with a price tag of Rs. 1,49,999. The Vivo X Fold 6 is expected to arrive around the same time this year. The foldable is likely to debut first in China before reaching other global markets. It is rumoured to pack a 7,000mAh battery.

Vivo X Fold 5

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium Design
Immersive Display
Decent Battery
Strong Camera performance

Bad
Bloatware
Only four Android OS updates promised

Read detailed Vivo X Fold 5 review

Display (Primary) 8.03-inch

Cover Display 6.53-inch

Cover Resolution 1172x2748 pixels

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Front Camera 20-megapixel + 20-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 16GB

Storage 512GB

Battery Capacity 6000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 2480x2200 pixels

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Vivo X Fold 3

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display (Primary) 8.03-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Front Camera 32-megapixel + 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 5500mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 2200x2480 pixels

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Nithya P Nair is a journalist with more than five years of experience in digital journalism. She specialises in business and technology beats. A foodie at heart, Nithya loves exploring new places (read cuisines) and sneaking in Malayalam movie dialogues to spice up conversations. More