{
  "id": 6690394,
  "title": "vivo X Fold6 Bags SIRIM Certification; Possibly Launching Locally Soon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/vivo-x-fold6-bags-sirim-certification-possibly-launching-locally-soon",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-11T02:24:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/404036/vivo-x-fold6-sirim-launching-globally/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The vivo X Fold6, a book-style foldable smartphone, received SIRIM certification in July 2026, indicating its potential for a local launch in Malaysia. Although the company has not officially announced a global release, the device has appeared in SIRIM's database and on Geekbench 7 listings. The X Fold6 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, a custom version designed for foldable devices. The smartphone will feature 12GB of RAM and run on Android 17, a step up from the Android 16-based OriginOS 6 Fold in the Chinese version. The Chinese model's 6.51-inch LTPO AMOLED cover screen and 8.02-inch AMOLED inner display both boast a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. Under the hood, the foldable houses a 7,000mAh battery capable of 80W wired and 40W wireless charging. The device's camera setup includes a 200MP primary sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor, along with 20MP selfie cameras. With the X500 series currently the focus in China, a global release of the X Fold6 may not occur until October, at the earliest.",
  "summary": "The vivo X Fold6 made its debut in China at the end of June. For now, the phone maker has yet to make any mention of a global launch, but it looks like the book style-foldable is making its way to international markets. The device has cropped up in a few places, including the SIRIM […] The post vivo X Fold6 Bags SIRIM Certification; Possibly Launching Locally Soon appeared first on Lowyat.NET .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}