Vivo X Flip Review: Another Clamshell Foldable Contender

The Vivo X Flip is Vivo's first clamshell foldable and it brings the usual strengths and weaknesses of clamshell foldables: it's compact, sleek, stylish, but the outside cover screen doesn't do enough.

However, the Vivo X Flip has a strong main camera that can capture some very fun portraits. I'm also a fan of OriginOS, Vivo's China-only software.

TIME CODES:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Hardware and design
3:28 - Camera samples
5:40 - Software

[DariuszTech]

I like it a lot 😀
Flip phones are getting better and better 💪

[hamzaahmed]

Ben's back at it again.
Always here for support.

[BarryJohnson]

I am digging this vivo. The filter modes are also underrated if you ask me. Thanks for the video Ben.

[usmanabdulkadir]

Awesome review keep it up as always Ben's bro

[soladsani]

Absolutely a Great rev ben👌
..thank you ..respect to your hard work ✌

[pavakim]

Выглядит круто. Сейчас этот аппарат мой фаворит среди всех флип-смартфонов

[aaonyysitorus]

I come from Indonesia. I am very impressed to see all of your video reviews. I have been following your YouTube account for a long time and have also seen some of your content videos. In my opinion, the explanation you gave is very easy to understand and not excessive. enthusiasm for you, I will always follow your progress even if not all the time, but I will still visit it. I'm really not good at speaking English. and I translated this type using google translate. Nice to meet you. hopefully another time we can meet

[fahdsaleh]

I'm your big fan sir ❤❤ love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[IcallitLama]

Where's your hands-on review of P60 series BEN?

[kenv]

so cute. but why more expensive than vivo x90 pro+? :( I hope they make a flagship phone in a flip body. like vivo x90 pro+ flip

[DareBlink]

I wonder why vivo does not sell their phones outside China. This would make a killing in Europe and the US. Great device.

[joelconolly]

Counterpoint: unfolded thickness really isn't an issue for clamshell foldable. Remember how thick phones used to be? So I don't think it's too cumbersome for how pocketable it can be.

[hector]

I've debated about getting a clamshell since I always take my cell when I jog but it's disappointing it doesn't have stereo speakers, ip rating and no wireless charging.

[diezgp]

Maybe just a little bit taller when folded, a strip of cameras, not giant circular array and we finally get a usable mini android phone on the outside screen.

[ralphupod]

Not sure about the software of vivo..that's why im using zflip 4

[andyH_England]

Latest foldable sales data suggests the market has stalled, in fact, sales year-on-year down. That is unusual for a new product that influencers suggest will take over the space sooner rather than later. I expect that the shock and awe of this when new is wearing thin, and most people realise you are paying a high price for less spec just to have a phone flip. There are only so many people that care for the "flex" mode, as it is not that useful due to the top screen being too small when used like that (see video). Where can this form factor go? I am not seeing where, maybe, better cameras, but that means higher pricing (otherwise Samsung risks damaging Ultra sales, there most profitable device). Going cheaper on a "lite" version may increase demand, but is their room for OEMs to make money?

I have never been a fan as I have failed to understand the concept, other than for aesthetics and bragging rights, great for the Instagram crowd. But having to open the phone over a hundred times a day for my workflow is tedious rather than "fun"! Glad they exist and hopefully some clever person will add value and move flip phones forward with some mind-blowing innovation.

[Unanmouz]

They should've allowed all apps on the outer screen... Then this would be a tempting buy compared to Oppo's offering.

[timzubair]

still not as premiuim as Huawei P50 Pocket)

[rolins]

I really can't understand why Chinese manufacturers can't take advantage of their hardware and implement good software to be able to beat Samsung in the foldable field 🤷🏽‍♂️

[eddiemunoz]

Only has the 1 speaker at bottom. No stereo speakers. Deal breaker for me. God knows why. It’s a pity cause it’s a beautiful looking phone.