Vivo X Fold 6 Wins Praise for 200MP Camera and 80W Charging, but Lacks US Sales
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Updated · CNET · Oct 11
Vivo X Fold 6 Wins Praise for 200MP Camera and 80W Charging, but Lacks US Sales
3 articles · Updated · CNET · Oct 11
Summary
CNET said Vivo’s X Fold 6 stands out for strong battery life, solid cameras and a vibrant blue frosted-glass design, calling it a well-rounded high-end foldable.
Battery testing was the clearest highlight: after 1 hour of YouTube streaming at max brightness, the phone stayed at 100%, then fell only to 94% after a second hour.
The camera system centers on a 200-megapixel sensor with Zeiss optics, and the main, ultrawide and telephoto cameras produced strong shots despite AI processing softening some long-range detail.
Vivo pairs last year’s MediaTek Dimensity 9500 with 80-watt wired charging that can refill the phone in about 30 minutes, even if it is not the slimmest or most powerful foldable.
Its biggest drawback is availability: the X Fold 6 is not officially sold in the US or UK, leaving imports from China or parts of Europe with little customer support.