Vivo X Fold 5 launched: Debuts with 8.03-inch inner flexible panel, Zeiss-backed triple rear camera, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and more
Vivo X Fold 5 launched: Vivo X Fold 5 launch has already stirred excitement following its debut in China, marking a bold leap for foldable smartphones. Boasting an expansive 8.03‑inch flexible AMOLED display and a sleek 6.53‑inch cover screen, the device delivers breathtaking visuals and smooth performance at a 120 Hz refresh rate.
Beneath the surface lies the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, backed by a hefty 6,000 mAh battery and fast wired and wireless charging. With a premium Zeiss‑tuned triple 50 MP camera setup, water and dust resistance, and seamless Apple ecosystem compatibility, this foldable promises to impress tech enthusiasts and mainstream users.
Ready to challenge Samsung and redefine what a foldable phone can be? Read on to discover why the X Fold 5 is turning heads worldwide.
Vivo X Fold 5 specifications
The Vivo X Fold 5 has a 6.53-inch 8T LTPO outside screen and an 8.03-inch 8T LTPO main flexible inside display. The panels have Zeiss Master color certifications, TÜV Rheinland global eye protection 3.0, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a local peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and a high-frequency PWM dimming rate.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which also powers the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, powers the phone. It has up to 1TB of UFS4.1 internal storage and 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The foldable comes with OriginOS 5, which is based on Android 15.
The Vivo X Fold 5 has three rear cameras with Zeiss T lens coating for optics. A 50-megapixel main sensor is the focal point of the arrangement. It has a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera that supports 3x optical zoom and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide shooter. The system also supports telephoto macro characteristics. There are 20-megapixel front-facing cameras on both the inner and outer screens for video calls and selfies.
Vivo attests to the X Fold's compatibility with the Apple ecosystem, which includes iCloud, MacBook, Apple Watch, iPhone, and AirPods. Users can link their foldable smartphones to these gadgets and services to easily access their info.
A 6,000mAh battery that supports 40W wireless and 80W wired charging is included in the Vivo X Fold 5. The phone reportedly satisfies IPX8+IPX9+IPX9+ certifications for water resistance and IP5X ratings for dust protection.
Even at minus 20 degrees Celsius, the phone is said to work. For security, it has a fingerprint sensor located on the side. The foldable weighs 217g and has a thickness of roughly 4.3mm when unfolded and 9.2mm when folded.
Vivo X Fold 5 price in China
The 12GB + 256GB Vivo X Fold 5 model costs CNY 6,999, or approximately Rs. 83,800, while the 12GB + 512GB model costs CNY 7,999, or approximately Rs. 96,000. On the other hand, the more expensive 16GB + 512GB and 16GB + 1TB models are priced at CNY 8,499 (about Rs. 1,02,000) and CNY 9,499 (about Rs. 1,14,000), respectively.
The phone comes in three different color options: Titanium (black), Quingsong (white), and Baibai (green). Beginning on July 2, it will be accessible nationwide through the official e-store and other e-commerce websites.
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