The Vivo X Fold 6 could redefine foldable photography with a rumored 200MP sensor

Rumors suggest the Vivo X Fold 6 could feature a massive 200MP camera sensor, potentially making it the most powerful imaging foldable on the market.

The foldable smartphone market in China is bracing for a busy season, with the Honor Magic V6 and Oppo Find N6 expected to lead the charge this March . While Xiaomi’s strategy remains ambiguous following the omission of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 5, Vivo appears poised to make a significant impact . The company is expected to unveil the Vivo X Fold 6 in the coming months, and recent reports suggest it may arrive equipped with the most powerful camera system ever seen on a foldable device .

According to a leak from tipster Smart Pikachu, the Vivo X Fold 6 is being engineered as the most imaging-centric foldable to date. The tipster claims that the device is currently undergoing testing with a massive 200-megapixel camera working in tandem with a multispectral sensor .

For comparison, the previous generation—the Vivo X Fold 5—featured a capable rear camera array headlined by a Sony IMX921 primary sensor with OIS. That system was supported by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera , though it notably lacked a multispectral sensor.

The inclusion of a multispectral sensor on the upcoming X Fold 6 is expected to significantly enhance color accuracy. Details regarding the 200-megapixel unit remain scarce ; it is not yet clear whether Vivo will source the sensor from Samsung or OmniVision, nor is it known if this high-resolution sensor will serve as the primary shooter or be utilized for the periscope telephoto camera .

On the performance front, the Vivo X Fold 5 utilized the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, suggesting the X Fold 6 will likely leap forward to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 . While information on other specifications is currently unavailable, the device is expected to follow its predecessor’s launch cycle, pointing toward a potential debut this July .