vivo Malaysia launches x Fold5 simultaneously in KL and Kuching
Published on: Wed, Jul 30, 2025 Text Size: vivo x Fold5. Photo: Einstein Unji KUCHING: vivo Malaysia held a simultaneous launch in Kuala Lumpur and Kuching on Tuesday (July 29) to unveil the vivo X Fold5, a powerful foldable smartphone showcased at the BMW Regas Premium Auto showroom. The launch also marked the opening of pre-orders for the vivo X Fold5, a latest foldable device that combines premium design, top-tier performance, and a cutting-edge camera system co-engineered with Zeiss. The Kuching leg of the launch, held exclusively at the BMW Regas Premium Auto showroom on Jalan Tun Jugah, was part of a special collaboration between Vivo Kuching and BMW, while the national launch was livestreamed from Kuala Lumpur. The X Fold5 model is offered in a variant with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, priced at RM6,999, making it one of the most powerful and durable foldable devices available. In Sarawak, the promotional campaign will begin on Aug 2 at selected Vivo concept stores across the state. The device features a main 8.03-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of up to 4,500 nits, while its outer screen measures 6.53 inches and supports Dolby Vision for more realistic visuals. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) chip, the vivo X Fold5 comes with LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, and runs OriginOS 5 based on Android 15. It also includes a 6,000mAh dual-cell silicon-carbon battery, supporting 80W wired fast charging and up to 40W wireless charging. The camera system consists of three 50MP rear cameras, main, ultra-wide, and telephoto, along with two 20MP front cameras for the inner and outer displays. With IPX8, IPX9+, and IP5X ratings, the device is water-resistant up to one metre in depth, dustproof, and suitable for use in various extreme conditions. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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