I have waited years. I have been excited for the foldable format, But I have never found a device That quite ticked off all the boxes. A foldable phone with water resistance, wireless charging, decent camera, Powerful processor, fast charging And not built like a brick. The only real option I've had has been Samsung. I don't think I've seen a significant change to Samsung's design since the third generation. Everyone else from just beside my borders with devices that can work with my systems seem to have little bits and pieces but never the full package. Me holding on to my candy bar phone waiting for the day at foldable can do it all. And now finally, We have one. with all the bells and whistles one can dream of. ... By what curse am I tormented to have it blocked to work only properly in China 😭😭😭 Sigh... At least I know it's physically possible. I just have to wait for it to be possible in my economic market 😅😢😭😭
It's without question the dream spec, form and extra bells and whistles version. If you are fortunate enough to live somewhere where using the software won't have hiccups with the tech available en mass in your area, or you can live with the workarounds, it's the only foldable I think one could recommend to anyone without question.
Another great video Mike. Thanks 👏 You mention the how good the cameras are but there is still little information from reviewers on macro and macro video. Please please can you do a little on macro and macro video. 😃👍
COMING BACK TO THIS REVIEW TO SHARE THAT INDIA IS GETTING A GLOBAL VERSION OF THIS PHONE!!! WOOOT!! Nova launcher to replace fun touch OS and BOOM I got a global Vivo X Fold 3 pro baby!! Woooot!!!
@@reginaldpierre Well, as of today a global rom has released but currently limited to the indian market (you can export though). There was whispers on a single tech news site about a possible european launch but I have yet to find other sources to collaborate that information.
@@reginaldpierre It was released in India (and so far only India) yesterday. There have been Whispers of a European release, however I've only seen this on one source and have not found others to back this claim up.
Coming back to this review... Vivo India set the benchmark price for the new global version at a NASTY Rs. 1,59,999 (£1,500, €1,761, 1,700CHF)!!! They were supposed to undercut the competition and be affordable to us, not join the Samsung side!!! Greedy greedy nothing but greedy!! I am FURIOUS!!! 😭😭😭😡😡😡😡😡😡
@@ericbrink8305 great, thank you for the reply, I'm no gamer either. My fold x 3 pro is arriving Monday. It has the Chinese rom on it. Iv been told origin os is better than fun touch os which comes on the global rom
Couldn't wait any longer, just purchased the x fold 3 pro via your wonda link, (hope you get your 10 bucks), thanks for all the great info and reviews on this lovely phone, you have helped influence my decision with your no nonsense down to earth tech reviews and comments!
Hello, I got Vivo Fold X 3 Pro Global Rom , but I'm suffering from the notifications. I'm not getting Microsoft Authenticator notifications for example. Any advice?
Im glad you did a bit on the 3x zoom, on paper it doesnt sound like much but in reality vivo is working their camera magic again! Best zoom on fold looks like but i look forward to some direct comparisons! Mike you are making it very difficult for me not to order this phone lol..
Here in our country, the Vivo X Fold 3 and the Samsung Z Fold 5 has the same price due to discounts. Which would you prefer if they have the same price range? Thanks!
Hello, I would like to know your opinion, is it worth overpaying and taking the vivo x fold 3 pro, or can I take the regular x fold 3 and in general I won’t lose much?
Great review! I'm waiting to compare this to the xiaomi mix fold 4 and z fold 6 to make my final decision. If they release oneplus open 2 this year I'll consider that one too.
One Plus Fold has shown the way for Chinese Phones to go Globally in North America and do well against Samsung and Google. Why are the other Chinese (Honor, Vivo, Xioami, Huawai) folding phones not following suit to make money?
Спасибо огромное за обзор и тест, это самый лучший на данный момент раскладывающийся телефон. Я сам из россии и у нас есть глобальный продавец в магазинах от vivo, но vivo завозит в россию только бюджетные модели своих телефонов. Я бы с удовольствием приобрёл бы fold 3 pro, но останавливает отсутствие официальной гарантии в России на даную модель
Mike, the rumors were this was vivos last fold. Due to potentially how well tgis phone will sell because they've made arguably the best 2 foldables in the world, even this year's ones will struggle, so you think they will cancel their plans to stop and make a vivo x fold 4 next year?
Hi Average Dad!! I'm one of your new subscribers, loving your channel btw! I have a question: Loving the X fold 3 Pro from Vivo and looking at buying one.....does WiFi calling work OK with this phone and a UK sim? (3 network) Thanks
Yes I saw that. Not sure if Chinese phone can be flashed with Global Rom? Thoughts? If the answer is yes I would purchase this phone right away. Average Dad shocked me with $1800 price tag for Indian version.
Hey Avera Dad, was wondering if Nova Launcher works on the Vivo X Fold without resetting back to the native launcher, thank you in advance for your help
i just can't wait for the India Funtouch OS variant to be available ! One more week to go ;) i am buying one from day one. Will have one sent from one of my team members in Mumbai or Bangalore ;)
I still suggest reviews do not simply talk about a phones build quality until after 2 months of usage, maybe they should divide into two sessions, initial and post build quality review. Yes usage of a device is dependent on individuals but it's key especially for foldable phones to do post build quality. Honor magic v2 was praised for its build quality, guess what that piece of crap collapsed within just 2 weeks of ownership, the inner screen bubbled and stopped functioning. When companies say we have tested the folding mechanism 400k to Million times, remember this test is simply in an isolated structured manner , not in any given shape representative of real world usage. I am not critizing the channel I think you are doing a fantastic job and hopefully some things can be adjusted. These products are not cheap.
Hi . can you please do one favour owners of vivo x fold 3 or pro. I recently received pro version but I noticed when I'm using camera and zooming etc some buzzing sound coming from inner unfold screen and back of camera module.it's noticeable only in quite place or if you have near by ear so if you have same.if no I will turn back.thanks
Just about to order, probably non pro version , prefer lighter and thinner . My question is will it work with garmin or Huawei smartwatches , as that’s the2 I have .. thanks
seen the Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G Dual SIM, 16GB/512GB - White (CN Version) would this still have all the language choices or Chinese only? great price under 1500 USD but I need it in an English language choice ...
i received pro version.all haters its really good device.i was sceptical about buying but.its.here. no.regret. if you want.global rom buy brands with global rom and.dont hate other chinese brands..thanks avaragedad. speakers sound very good for me.camera ❤, screen❤, etc. ordered from wondamobile i used them almost two years. i had package at home on third day from Japan. 😊
Hello Mike Thanks to you i bought the vivo x fold 3 pro and i absolutely loving it. Also ordered my kospet tank m3 ultra. Would you have time to explain how to buy themes on vivo themes store as it only supports chinese payments i cannot work around it. Thanks 👍
What messages app are you using. I downloaded the Google messaging app but I can't get the notification to show on the app. It does show on the pull down. Would you know how to change this. Not sure if you have done a short video on it or not😊@@AverageDadOfficial
What is this guy talking about? Dimensity 9300 has beaten the Snapdragon in many tests..not a coincidence the 8gen 4 is copying the 9300 in ditching the efficiency cores
Firstly, i never push anyone to do anything other than do proper research before purchasing. Secondly, affiliate links are how small channels stay afloat. Lastly, when you reach the legal age to drive, find the nearest cliff and see if your car flies!
HE TALKS TOO MUCH. I have observed that this blogger talks too much. I don't if anyone has given this comment but he keeps talking and talking. Very less product visuals and too much talking.
Hi Average Dad, thank you for the great review. the guy from the Channel TechTablets tested the phone too and he said: "The Chinese Version geht's NO Android Auto" (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EqHYIEULy3w.htmlsi=7matAJWZU0pSwPer&t=563) Is that true? Thank's in advance, Jutsch.
Came back to this video as i had a thought. Sure it might not get a global release, but if it does and it gets the worse UI, can't i just replace it with Nova launcher solving that software issue? Just curious on the possibilities as a way to get around global ROM being worse than the standard one
The funny thing is you were not excited about these phones before release. I personally brlueve vivo/iqoo are the best phones around now except for cheap phones . Where redmi/poco still.have great value.
You think it's worth upgrading to the x fold 3 pro from the OnePlus open here in the US? I have a Samsung s24 ultra that I have my main sim in and use mainly because of the camera. My open I use as a complimentary device at the moment and use my mobile hotspot to give data to the OnePlus open.
Great video mate...I believe a version in India is to be released in the first week of June - would this count as a Global version and will you have this for sale on your site for us UK buyers? Cheers!
I watch every your video with fold phones and i think there is a tiny problem with reviews segment. There are people who first time click on your films looking for review of device so i think you should talk about all futures of the smartphone. For example in this film you don't mention about wireless charging or any changing in fakt, ultrasonic fingerprint unlock too and other things maybe to. I am going to say you should talk about futures like those in your reviews. This full review can decide someone purchase decision and some people can buy thinks after just one review so stuff like those are important even if you talk about this things again and again😊 Looking forward for x fold 3 vs 3 pro full comparison and hope it will be long 😅😅
Hey Average Dad. When you talk about workarounds, you mention it working in America. Will the China version work on other carriers besides ATT & Tmobile that you know of? I switched from the Fold 4 to the s24U because of the crap cameras, and they still haven't updated. Probably time to get out of Samsung, but I need it to work across America (I'm on Google fi, which I know piggybacks off Tmobile)
Not true at all...... The code is not even going through. 😢 The verification will not be sent😅 at all. I have contacted the store and they said WhatsApp does not work in the USA for whatever reason.
