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The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Vivo X Fold 5 Review: A new benchmark for foldables
Vivo's approach to foldable phones has been nothing short of phenomenal as it presents the new X Fold 5 as its most refined phone yet. Launched alongside the Vivo X200 FE, the new X Fold 5 challenges the newly launched Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a more affordable price. However, it retains the same processor which was introduced in its predecessor, the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, launched in 2024. Priced at ₹1,49,999 for the 16 GB/512 GB variant, the Vivo X Fold 5 isn't that cheap either but, promises an ultra premium experience with a futuristic design, marathon battery life and impressive cameras. So, does the Vivo X Fold 5 deliver on those promises? Let's unfold this review and find out. Design Gone are the days when foldable used to be bulky. The Vivo X Fold 5 breaks that stereotype, effortlessly with just 217 grams of weight which is evenly distributed. I reviewed the Black variant of the phone which has a sleek aesthetic with a frosted matte glass back that repels fingerprints and a circular camera module that adds character without too much protrusion. In the hand, the device feels impressively slim and balanced. When unfolded, the X Fold 5 measures just 4.3mm thin, unfolded, and 9.2mm when folded. Vivo has kept the edges rounded in X Fold 5 which is good and there's no gap when the two screens meet. Vivo used an advanced Armor aluminium frame and improved hinge mechanism in X Fold 5, which claims 6 lakhs opening/closing. The hinge operates smoothly and can hold the display at various angles, useful for flex-mode viewing or hands-free video calls. It gets IP5X, IPX8, and even IPX9 ratings for durability and protection against dust, full water immersion, and high-pressure water jets. In contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 only features the IP48 standards which makes it only water resistant. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) All buttons sit on the right edge, the volume rocker and power button, which doubles as a fingerprint scanner, which I don't like personally. Vivo has ditched the in-display ultrasonic sensor for a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Interestingly, there's a Smart Key on the left panel, which is a programmable button, like the Plus Key on the OnePlus 13s, that can be assigned to actions like torch, notifications, launching camera or any app or toggling specific features. Display Vivo equipped the X Fold 5 with two AMOLED displays. The outer screen is a 6.53-inch AMOLED with a good bar like 21:9 aspect ratio. I found typing on this outer display quite comfortable. It is wide enough that UI elements don't feel cramped. The outer panel is sharp with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz for silky smooth scrolling. It's also incredibly bright, peaking up to 4,500 nits for HDR content or even under the sun. I had no trouble reading text or viewing photos. Open the device, and you're treated to an expansive 8.03-inch inner display that turns the phone into a mini tablet. This foldable OLED panel offers a 120 Hz LTPO refresh rate and a crisp resolution. Colours on the inner display are vibrant and punchy, matching the outer screen's calibration closely so you get a consistent look. Both panels support Dolby Vision and HDR10+, making media consumption a delight. It has up to 4,500 nits peak brightness on the inner screen as well which is more than sufficient. The screen crease where the inner display folds is present, but it's relatively subtle. When viewing content head on, I barely noticed it; only at off-angles or when swiping exactly across the middle I did feel the crease. The hinge's new droplet design helps keep that crease shallow and also allowed the device to fold flat without a gap. The ultra thin glass layer on top of the inner display gives it a smooth feel. The inner display has an anti-reflective coating, cutting down on glare and supports a split screen and multitasking interface. OS and AI Vivo X Fold 5 operates on Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15 out of box. It is clean, intuitive and packed with useful features. The UI feels polished with smooth animations and the interface is better optimised for the foldable form factor. You get a persistent taskbar at the bottom when using the big inner screen, making it easy to switch apps or drag them into split-screen. Vivo has also integrated some smart AI-driven features to enhance productivity. One standout is the Origin Workbench mode. When you swipe in from the bottom right corner, the current app shrinks into a floating window, revealing a sidebar where you can open up to four more apps in mini windows. Vivo promises four years of Android updates and five years of security patches in X Fold 5 while Samsung's offers 7+7 policy. I was a bit disappointed that it ships with Android 15 and not the new Android 16, especially since Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes with Android 16 out of the box. Performance Under the hood, the Vivo X Fold 5 packs last year's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. It was surprising to see Vivo not using the Snapdragon 8 Elite, commonly found in most flagships launched this year. But, this has certainly helped Vivo contain X Fold 5 under ₹1.50 lakh. I honestly did not feel any lack of power during day-to-day use,. The X Fold 5 zips through everything. The apps launch quickly, the UI transitions are buttery, and even the multitasking didn't slow it down. It has got a 512 GB UFS 4.1 storage for quick file transfers. The Adreno 740 GPU handled intense games without any difficulty. Graphics stayed smooth and the phone only warmed up moderately after continuous gameplay but the vapour chamber cooling system helps here. Overall, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 isn't the newest silicon available but, it has proven its worth in X Fold 3 Pro. The new Vivo X Fold 5 goes through productivity tasks and holds its own in gaming, making it a reliable powerhouse for both work and play. Camera The Vivo X Fold 5 boasts a triple 50 MP rear camera setup co-engineered with Zeiss. The primary shooter is a 50 MP Sony IMX921 sensor with OIS. This is the same sensor used in Vivo's X200, and it shows. Daylight photos are excellent, rich in detail, with a wide dynamic range and natural colours. In most scenarios, the main camera delivered images that could rival slab flagships. The images retain a more realistic look without overdoing things. Low light performance is particularly impressive. The combination of OIS and a large sensor means the X Fold 5 can afford longer exposures in Night Mode without blur. In near-dark scenes, it pulled in a surprising amount of light, street lamps and neon signs were well-controlled with minimal flare due to Zeiss T* lens coatings. It's on par with the likes of Vivo X200 Pro and Galaxy S25 Ultra. There's a 50 MP ultrawide lens that captures a 114° field of view. During daytime, ultrawide shots exhibit the same general colour tuning as the main camera, which is great, no jarring shifts in colour or exposure. The 50 MP periscope telephoto camera does its job perfectly. Vivo has fitted the X Fold 5 with a 3x optical zoom lens using a Sony IMX882 sensor with OIS. This lens is fantastic for portraits and distant subjects alike. The 3x zoom shots come out sharp. The telephoto rendered facial details and textures brilliantly with a pleasing natural bokeh separating the subject. The high resolution also means you can push beyond 3x. I got surprisingly good results in 5x and even 10x shots in daylight. At 10x, quality starts to dip with a bit of noise and some blown highlights in challenging lighting, but it's definitely usable for casual sharing. For context, Samsung's Fold 7 sticks with a 10 MP 3x telephoto. All rear cameras benefit from Zeiss colour tuning. There's even a Zeiss mode in the viewfinder for more colour accurate and natural shots. Skin tones especially looked excellent with Zeiss mode, making the X Fold 5 a capable device for portrait photography. Upfront, the X Fold 5 actually has two 20 MP selfie cameras, one on the outer display and one embedded under the inner display. The cover screen's 20 MP selfie camera performs well. Selfies came out sharp and well-exposed, with a fairly wide field of view fitting in groups easily. Portrait selfie mode does a decent job with edge detection. The under-display camera on main screen is also 20 MP, but don't let the number fool you. Its quality is more limited and fragile. For selfies, I recommend using the rear cameras with the cover screen as a preview. Battery The Vivo X Fold 5 holds a massive 6,000 mAh battery, the largest ever in any foldable phone. It translates into fantastic battery life because foldables have historically struggled to last a full day due to their power-hungry big screens, but the X Fold 5 flips the script. In my time with the device, I consistently ended days with around 30-35% charge remaining with heavy usage, including 5-6 hours of screen-on time mixed between the outer and inner displays. This phone's battery life goes unchallenged in the foldable arena. Complimenting it, Vivo's 80 W wired charging support fills the X Fold 5 from 0 to 50% in just around 30 minutes, and a full 0-100% charge took an hour. For added convenience, the X Fold 5 also supports 40 W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging, which is an added advantage. Verdict Vivo has crafted a foldable that doesn't have compromises and it just stands out. The design is brilliantly executed with an ultra thin, lightweight build that is comfortable to use. The displays are gorgeous and spacious, the battery life is amazing for a foldable, and the cameras truly shine among foldables and bar phones, alike. The core experience of using the Vivo X Fold 5 is nothing short of delightful. From binge watching, to shooting emails, to capturing stunning photos, this device handles it all with aplomb. Vivo has emphatically delivered on making the foldable a matured product rather than a novelty. In conclusion, those willing to invest in the Vivo X Fold 5 will find it rewarding. Surely, it's not perfect. The X Fold 5 sticks with last year's processor and launches on Android 15 instead of 16 out of the box. Starting at ₹1,49,999, the Vivo X Fold 5 sits firmly in ultra premium territory yet it manages to feel like a value proposition against its primary rival, the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
News18
5 days ago
- News18
Vivo X200 FE And X Fold 5 With Zeiss Optics Camera Launched In India: Price, Specs
Last Updated: Vivo X200 FE and the X Fold 5 foldable are finally here in Indian market and they pack some intriguing hardware and features. Vivo X200 FE and X Fold 5 models have launched in India on Monday, making them the newest compact flagship and foldable devices in the market this year. The X200 FE builds on the recent trend of compact phones, while the X Fold 5 is the latest from the brand and the successor to the X Fold 3 Pro version from last year. Vivo is using both MediaTek Dimensity and Snapdragon chipsets to power these devices, you get them with Android 15 version out of the box and packing Zeiss Optics lenses like the other X200 series models. Vivo X200 FE price in India starts at Rs 54,999 for the base 12GB + 256GB variant, going up to Rs 59,999 for the higher 16GB + 512GB storage model. The Vivo X Fold 5 comes in a single 16GB + 512GB variant which is priced at Rs 1,49,999 in the country. The X200 FE sale in India starts from July 23 while the X Fold 5 will be available starting July 30. Vivo X200 FE And X Fold 5 Specifications The X200 FE sports a 6.31-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Shott glass protection. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The device gets the Android 15-based Funtouch OS version and comes with the promise of 4 OS upgrades. Vivo is offering a triple rear camera system with Zeiss Optics lenses. You have a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto lens with OIS. The front of the phone also has a 50MP shooter. The device gets a 6,500mAh battery that supports 90W wired fast charging. It comes with IP68 + IP69 rating for protection and the phone measures under 8mm, weighing just 186 grams for a phone of this size. The X Fold 5 gets an 8.03-inch AMOLED display while the cover gets a 6.53-inch AMOLED panel, both with 120Hz refresh rate and 4500 nits of peak brightness levels. The main reason for the aggressive price tag is the use of last year's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The imaging department offers a triple camera setup that has a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP telephoto lens with OIS and a 50MP ultra-wide angle lens. The design is another highlight of the foldable, which measures 9.2mm when unfolded and 4.3mm when you fold it. The foldable also comes with IPX8 + IPX9 + IP5X rating. It weighs 217 grams with a 6,000mAh battery that lets you charge at 80W in wired and 40W in wireless mode. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 14:18 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
Vivo X200 FE vs Realme GT 7: 8 things to know
By Ankita Garg Vivo X200 FE vs Realme GT 7: 8 things to know The Vivo X200 FE was just recently launched in India. It will be seen competing with popular phones like Realme GT 7. Here are at least 8 things to know about these phones. The Realme GT 7 features the newer MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chip built on a 3nm process. In comparison, the Vivo X200 FE runs on the slightly older Dimensity 9300+ processor, which is still powerful but not as advanced. Realme GT 7 has a larger 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 6,000nits and 360Hz touch sampling rate for better responsiveness. The Vivo X200 FE is more compact with a 6.31-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen, 5000nits peak brightness, and 300Hz sampling. If you prefer a sleek and lightweight phone, the X200 FE is more suitable. It measures 7.99mm thick and weighs just 186 grams. The GT 7 is bulkier at 8.3mm thickness and 206 grams in weight. Both phones offer triple rear camera setups, but with slight differences. The X200 FE uses Zeiss-branded lenses with a 50MP Sony IMX921 main sensor with OIS, a 50MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. The GT 7 also offers a 50MP telephoto and 8MP ultra-wide, but its main sensor is the newer Sony IMX906, which captures better details in various lighting conditions. Vivo clearly leads in the selfie department with a high-resolution 50MP front camera. Realme GT 7 includes a decent 32MP front sensor, but it doesn't quite match the sharpness of Vivo's offering. The Realme GT 7 packs a massive 7,000mAh battery with support for ultra-fast 120W charging. In contrast, the Vivo X200 FE includes a 6,500mAh battery that supports 90W fast charging. Vivo has the upper hand when it comes to protection, with IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance ratings along with reinforced Gorilla Shield glass. Realme GT 7 is also IP69 rated but comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, which is slightly less durable on paper. The Vivo X200 FE impresses with its compact size, Zeiss optics, and premium features. The Realme GT 7 stands out as a better value for money option. It offers newer hardware, bigger battery, and faster charging at a lower price. The Vivo X200 FE is priced starting at Rs 54,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The Realme GT 7, on the other hand, starts at just Rs 39,999 for the 8GB+256GB version.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Vivo V60 5G mobile: Price in India, specifications, camera, OS upgrade and more
Vivo only recently released the Vivo X200 FE and now it looks like the company is on the horizon of launching yet another camera centric phone. And this time it could be the Vivo V60. Vivo V50e (representative image)(Aishwarya Panda-HT) This information comes from the tipster Abhishek Yadav on X who says that the Vivo V60 isn't far away and could launch the very next month on August 19, 2025. He also reveals another interesting detail that will be a big differentiator with the phone compared to Vivo's launches so far. Here are the details. Vivo could switch up the OS with Vivo V60 Tipster Abhishek Yadav says that the source who revealed the launch of the Vivo V60 also says that Vivo could bring in Origin OS which is based on Android 16 alongside the Vivo V60 for its debut in India. And this is going to be a big differentiator compared to the Funtouch OS that we see in Vivo's phones. Origin OS is notably for Vivo's phones in China and globally the company has shipped Funtouch OS. Here are the anticipated specs of Vivo V60 Reports suggest that the Vivo V60 could be a tweaked version of the Vivo S30 and if the Vivo S30 specifications are to go by, the Vivo V60 could get a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, support 120Hz and could get the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. For optics, the phone could get a triple camera setup, likely consisting of a 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto camera and an 8MP ultrawide shooter. The Vivo S30 also packs a 6500mAh battery and support 19W Flash charging support. But again, these are the specifications of the Vivo S30 and while reports do suggest that the Vivo V60 could resemble this one, it should be taken with a grain of salt especially considering Vivo has yet to reveal details about the Vivo V60 in India. Vivo V60: Expected Price Vivo's last few phones in the V series have launched around the ₹40,000 price bracket, and considering its latest Vivo X200 FE launched upwards of ₹50,000, it wouldn't make sense for Vivo to launch the new phone around the same price point, especially since other lineups are occupying the sub- ₹35,000 bracket as well. MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST Price
India Today
6 days ago
- India Today
Best phones under Rs 60,000 in July 2025: Vivo X200 FE, OnePlus 13s and more
If you're planning to buy a premium phone but don't want to spend a fortune, you've got more options now than ever before. These days, you don't need to pay upwards of a lakh to enjoy fast performance, great cameras, and beautiful displays. In fact, several phones in the sub-Rs 60,000 segment now offer flagship-level features at much lower prices. Whether you're after a great camera, long battery life, or smooth gaming performance, there's something here that can tick all the boxes without leaving your wallet empty. advertisementHere are four of the best smartphones currently available in India for under Rs 60,000. The list includes the Vivo X200 FE and three more X200 FEWe kick off the list with the Vivo X200 FE — a compact flagship phone that doesn't hold back on performance or features. Despite its smaller form factor, the X200 FE comes packed with high-end specs and a premium design, making it a strong pick for anyone looking for a powerful phone under Rs 60,000. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus chip, which isn't as powerful as the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite, but still handles day-to-day tasks and heavy apps with ease. You also get two RAM and storage options — 12GB + 256GB for Rs 54,999 and 16GB + 512GB for Rs 59,999 — which gives users flexibility based on their needs. You also get Zeiss-tuned lenses, including a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel telephoto, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide, plus a sharp 50-megapixel front camera. The battery life is impressive too, with a huge 6500mAh battery and 90W fast charging to keep you going through the 13s If you've looked at the OnePlus 13 and felt it was a bit too pricey, the OnePlus 13s offers a more balanced alternative. It keeps most of what makes the flagship great — powerful performance, a sleek design, and a lovely display — but cuts the price down to around Rs 54,999. With bank offers, you can grab it for even less. Under the hood, it runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and comes with 12GB of RAM. The 6.32-inch AMOLED screen is sharp and responsive, thanks to a 120Hz refresh rate. There's also a big 5,850mAh battery with 80W charging, so staying powered through a busy day won't be an 13The iQOO 13 is aimed at users who want all-out speed and power. Whether you're gaming or switching between multiple apps, it keeps up effortlessly thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a generous helping of RAM (up to 16GB). It's backed by a large 6,000mAh battery and comes with super-fast 120W charging, meaning a quick top-up can take you through an entire day. The screen is a vibrant 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a fast 144Hz refresh rate. While its main 50-megapixel camera does a solid job in daylight, low-light results are just average. But if raw performance is what you're after, the iQOO 13 16eFor those loyal to the Apple ecosystem, the iPhone 16e is a reliable pick under Rs 60,000. While it skips extras like an ultra-wide camera or MagSafe, it still runs on the A18 chip — the same one used in the iPhone 16. The performance is smooth, and it even supports Apple Intelligence features, something that's rare at this price. Apple has also introduced a new C1 modem in the 16e, which helps with network efficiency and improves battery life. It may not be the flashiest iPhone around, but it's a great long-term option, especially if software updates and stability are important to you.- Ends
