vivo just held a launch event to introduce the latest devices, namely the vivo X Fold5 and the X200 FE. The former is the company’s lightest and thinnest foldable to date.
If you’re interested in learning about the vivo X200 FE, you can read our article on it here.
vivo X Fold5
The vivo X Fold5 features a 6.53-inch FHD+ cover display and an 8.03-inch 2K+ panel when unfolded. Both these panels are an LTPO AMOLED panel, meaning it does have a variable refresh rate depending on what you’re doing to help lower battery usage. Although it is equipped with a large 6000mAh battery that charges with 80W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging.
Both panels also house a 20MP camera each in a punch hole. The X Fold5 is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. This is kept cool with a 20762mm² vapor chamber and features graphite heat dissipation.
The vivo X Fold5 is equipped with three 50MP cameras – a Sony IMX921 main, a Sony IMX882 3x periscope, and a Samsung JN1 ultrawide.
The latest foldable has a Carbon Fiber Support Hinge that is said to have been tested for 600,000 folds. It is also said to have an IPX8, IPX9, and IPX9+ rating for water resistance and an IP5X rating for dust resistance. Moreover, it is said to have –20°C Freeze Resistance.
Additionally, it has a Shortcut Button that lets you open apps or activate certain functions quickly.
Full Specifications
| Display | outer: 6.53-inch FHD+ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz inner: 8.03-inch 2K+ 8T LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| GPU | Adreno 750 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main (Sony IMX921, 1/1.56, f/1.57, OIS) 50MP 3x periscope telephoto (Sony IMX882, f/2.55) 50MP ultrawide (Samsung JN1, f/2.0) |
| Front Camera | 20MP + 20MP |
| Battery | 6000mAh 80W fast charging 40W wireless charging |
| OS | Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15) |
Pricing and Availability
The vivo X Fold5 comes in a lone Titanium Grey color and is priced at INR 149,999 (around PHP 98,800) for the single 16GB+512GB memory.
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