Samsung is a leader in the foldable phone segment with its Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip models, but the company plans to advance in the market by launching phones with “rollable” screens in the coming years. However, the South Korean company is not the only one developing this technology, nor may it be the first to present a phone of this type. At least that’s what the rumors say.
According to sources, Chinese company Vivo could come out on top, announcing a model with a 6.55-inch display when folded and 7.1-inch when fully unfolded. Not much is known about this rollable phone from Vivo, but speculation suggests a design and build similar to the OPPO X 2021 with a horizontally expandable display. Read on to find out what we already know about the device.
Is a rollable screen phone coming soon?
The idea of devices with roll-up screens The Rollable Flex technology has been around for a long time, but several companies have made progress in this area with working prototypes. In June of this year, Samsung's display division released a video showing off its Rollable Flex technology, which appears to be in advanced stages but does not yet have a release date. In addition to having the first smartphone with a rollable screen in its product range, Vivo is also planning to launch more foldable smartphones.
New brand releases
According to the latest information, the new vivo X Fold 3, X Fold 3 Pro, and X Flip 2 will be announced in the first quarter of 2024. Sometime between January and March. These three devices are expected to launch alongside the flagship vivo X100 Pro Plus, which will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and several other premium specifications.
The exact release date of the new foldable smartphone Vivo's target audience is not yet known, but sources claim that the company is ready to compete with Samsung and other Chinese companies on an equal footing in the industry. Therefore, the goal is to implement a variety of options to reach all audiences. This means that they will not only focus on people on a tight budget, but also on people who normally buy mid-range phones and more expensive phones. To achieve this, it is not yet known what the company will do.
For now, Vivo has not yet commented on the leak and will probably treat it all as just another rumor.
Model Y200
Other information about the Vivo Y200 has been leaked in recent weeks, revealing its expected launch, recommended price, and specifications. According to the rumors, the phone is expected to launch in the Indian market soon. One indication that this is true is that the Vivo Y200 has appeared on Google Play consoles, hinting at an imminent launch, and the Chinese manufacturer has released an official teaser, confirming that it will be officially announced in the coming weeks.
A listagem do Google Play Console mostra que o vivo Y200 tem um código V2307. Não é revelado muita coisa, já que o material promocional deve ser mais completo e revelar a ficha técnica completa. Além disso, a vivo Índia aproveitou seu perfil X (ou Twitter, se preferir) para promover o lançamento do aparelho por meio de um vídeo estrelado pela atriz Sara Ali Khan. Caso queira conferir o teaser, basta entrar no link: https://twitter.com/Vivo_India/status/1711343304384856187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1711343304384856187%7Ctwgr%5E01f782b813b3001a2d9fe5b9273f2a3d5012a5e5%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tudocelular.com%2Fmercado%2Fnoticias%2Fn212263%2Fvivo-y200-tem-especificacoes-vazadas-de-materiais-de-treinamento.html
