Vivo is reportedly working on a new smartphone equipped with a massive 12,000mAh battery, signaling a major push toward ultra-high-capacity power cells in mobile devices. The ambitious hardware project comes alongside reports that the manufacturer is actively evaluating next-generation foldable designs while expanding its sub-brand iQOO portfolio with fresh form factors.
The foundation for Vivo’s 12,000mAh target appears well underway, with an 11,970mAh battery unit already entering mass production. Meanwhile, Vivo’s next foldable phone is currently undergoing design evaluation. The company is reportedly deciding between two distinct hardware directions for its future foldable: adopting a traditional large-screen foldable layout or shifting toward a wider form factor.
Beyond Vivo-branded handsets, sub-brand iQOO is also building out its hardware pipeline. According to the report, iQOO is working on a smartphone that features a mid-sized display, along with another unreleased device currently in development.
Because these various devices are still in testing or undergoing design review, Vivo has not yet released details regarding official launch timelines, pricing, or regional availability. Further announcements are expected once mass production timelines and final form factors are finalized.
