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vivo X200 FE to Launch Soon in India with Limited Colors
vivo has started teasing the launch of its new smartphone, the vivo X200 FE, in India. The phone was recently released in Taiwan, and now it’s set to arrive in the Indian market soon. While vivo hasn’t given an exact launch date, advertisements say the X200 FE is “coming soon.”
Vivo X200 Launch Date
According to a reliable source, the vivo X200 FE will launch in India between July 14 and 19.
That’s not all—vivo is also planning to launch the vivo X Fold5 in India during the same week. The foldable phone was launched earlier in China, but there’s no official word from vivo yet about its India launch.
The vivo X200 FE is being promoted in India as a phone that’s “perfect for one-hand use” because of its small and compact size. vivo has already created a promo page on its Indian website, which shows that the Indian version of the phone will have the same features as the Taiwanese model.
However, there will be fewer color options. While the phone comes in black, blue, pink, and yellow in Taiwan, Indian buyers will only get black and yellow for now.
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold7, which is its thinnest and lightest foldable phone so far. But even before the excitement settles, rumors about its next foldable phone—the Galaxy Z Fold8—have already started coming from South Korea.
If Samsung follows its usual pattern, the Galaxy Z Fold8 should launch around July next year. But now, early reports suggest that the Fold8 might bring a surprising change in its design.
Samsung is said to be testing two materials for the backplate of the Fold8: titanium and carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). While CFRP was used in earlier models like the Fold3, Fold4, and Fold5, Samsung used titanium for the Fold7 to make it thinner. Along with removing the S Pen’s digitizer, the Fold7 became 0.6mm thinner than before.
However, using metal like titanium can interfere with the S Pen’s performance. To solve this, Samsung is now working on a slimmer digitizer that could bring back S Pen support in the Fold8. There’s also a chance Samsung may switch to a different S Pen technology—similar to Apple Pencil—which doesn’t get affected by metal.
Another reason Samsung is testing new materials is due to concerns about supply issues, especially with ongoing trade tensions like the US tariff war. Samsung wants to be prepared in case there are any sudden changes in the supply chain.
Since the Fold8 is still many months away, these are early rumors and plans may change. We’ll keep you updated as more information comes out.
It looks like Samsung may be facing a possible issue with the Galaxy Z Fold7’s hinge. Some users have shared photos online showing that certain Z Fold7 units aren’t opening fully flat. This problem has been spotted on store demo units according to posts on Reddit.
What’s the Issue?
The users say the phone doesn’t open fully by itself, but it can be pushed a little more with some help. This suggests that the hinge might not be snapping properly into place. It’s not clear yet if this is a serious defect or just a problem with a few units.
Possible Causes
There could be several reasons:
- A defect in the hinge design
- Damage from rough handling (though store demo units are usually handled carefully)
- Pre-production units not meeting final standards
- Or simply user error (the phone not being opened properly)
For now, there’s no official word from Samsung about any manufacturing problem, and no recall has been announced.
About the New Hinge
Samsung’s Armor FlexHinge was designed to:
- Reduce the screen crease
- Distribute stress more evenly
- Improve durability
Samsung hasn’t shared official durability numbers for the Fold7’s hinge yet, but the previous Z Fold6 was rated for over 200,000 folds with no issues.
Also, the previous Z Fold5’s “zero-gap” hinge had a tolerance of between 178.5 and 181.5 degrees when fully open, meaning it wasn’t always perfectly flat either. It’s possible the Z Fold7 has a similar tolerance.
Indian smartphone brand Lava is preparing to launch two new smartphones this month — the Blaze AMOLED 2 and the Blaze Dragon. While Lava has already confirmed that the Blaze Dragon will be officially launched on July 25, more details about the phone have now been leaked.
Key Specifications
According to industry sources, the Lava Blaze Dragon will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It will also come with 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage for faster performance. The main camera on the back is expected to be a 50MP sensor. Additionally, the phone is said to run on a stock version of Android 15, which means users can expect a clean and simple Android experience without any extra apps or heavy customizations.
Design and Features
Leaked official renders show the Blaze Dragon’s rear design, which reveals a dual-camera setup. Apart from the 50MP main camera, the second lens could either be an ultrawide camera or a 2MP depth/macro sensor. The images also confirm the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port on the bottom of the device.
In addition to the renders, live photos of the phone have surfaced online. These images reveal a new color variant that features a stylish “rainbow” light reflection effect on the camera island, giving the phone a more premium look. However, no images have shown the front design of the phone yet.
Pricing
One of the most exciting details is the expected price. Sources suggest that the Lava Blaze Dragon will be priced under Rs 10,000.