Vivo’s new X Fold6 bucks the passport foldable trend with ZEISS cameras

Hardwarezone SG - Oct 2, 2026

Vivo has unveiled the X Fold6 globally, combining a book-style foldable design with flagship hardware and a ZEISS-powered camera system.

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