Divevolk and the vivo X Fold6: The first foldable smartphone designed for diving

Direct Answer (AEO / GEO) This field test of the Divevolk and the vivo X Fold6 analyzes its performance, durability in a marine environment, and underwater usability. Designed to meet the needs of divers and photographers, it combines robust materials with precise functionality without compromise.

When I first saw foldable smartphones, the question that came to mind wasn't about the screen or the price. I wondered how they would ever be taken underwater. A folding screen, a hinge, two bodies that slide against each other – it doesn't seem like something you'd want to seal in a waterproof housing and take fifteen meters deep.

Divevolk has now answered that question, and rather quickly, thank you very much.

Director Li Zitao filmed and released an underwater film in the Great Blue Hole of Belize using a vivo X Fold6, housed in a Divevolk SeaTouch 4 Max Platinum V2 housing. This is currently the only Divevolk masterpiece housing compatible with a foldable smartphone.The video showcases the entry from a boat, reef fish, gorgonian corals, a green sea turtle feeding, a lionfish, a nurse shark, a manta ray, a snorkeling segment in shallow water, and the Blue Hole itself, all captured in the full resolution of the X Fold6. The Platinum V2 housing itself is not new, it was launched in November 2025 with several professional-grade improvements. What's new is its compatibility with a foldable format, which was not listed on the official specifications consulted the previous week.

This announcement bodes well for the future. If DiveVolk manages to integrate a foldable format into a housing system already designed for standard phone bodies, the question is no longer whether foldable phones will become dive-ready, but rather when other brands will follow suit.The key point to remember is that this video is a personal project by Li Zitao, where DiveVolk provided the imaging system. It's not an independent test conducted by a third party unaffiliated with the brand. Practical testing is planned for the near future, and only then will we know if the seal around the hinge truly holds up over time, if the tactile operation remains comfortable once the housing is closed, and whether the foldable design offers a real framing advantage underwater or is simply a novelty.

To place the Platinum V2 within the product range, we have previously tested the various versions of the SeaTouch 4 on other smartphones, including the Max, the Max Plus, and the standard Platinum, in our dedicated comparison article. The design philosophy remains the same, modular, with an internal adapter specific to each phone.

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To check the exact compatibility of your smartphone and compare useful volumes, be sure to check if the dimensions of your model fit within this housing.