We’ve seen a flood of foldable phones in the last couple of years, but let’s be honest—most of them feel either bulky, fragile, or like prototypes wearing fancy clothes. Vivo is all set to launch its Vivo X Fold 5, and it’s something different.
This thing feels refined, polished, and finally ready for people who don’t want to compromise between style, durability, and raw performance.
Design That Turns Heads
The X Fold 5 is one of the slimmest and lightest foldables out there. Folded, it’s sleek. Unfolded, it feels almost like holding a mini tablet. At just 217 grams, it doesn’t weigh your pocket down, which is saying something for a phone that folds open into an 8.03-inch AMOLED display.
Both the inner and outer screens are bright, sharp, and buttery smooth with 120Hz refresh rates, and Vivo claims it hits up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness.
Hardware That Means Business
Powering the X Fold 5 is the mighty Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Qualcomm’s latest beast of a processor. You get up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, which means whether you’re multitasking, gaming, or just doom-scrolling, this foldable won’t break a sweat.
They’ve also packed in a 6,000mAh battery, which is rare in foldables, and it charges fast—80W wired and 40W wireless. You spend more time using your phone and less time waiting for it to charge.
Cameras That Impress Even When Folded
Vivo didn’t skimp on the camera game either. You’re getting a Zeiss-branded triple 50MP setup on the back, including a periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
Whether you’re snapping ultra-wide shots or zooming into the details, this camera setup holds up.
Oh, and you’ve got dual 20MP selfie cameras—one on the cover display, one inside. So yes, your selfies are sorted no matter how you’re holding the phone.
Not Just Another Foldable
Let’s talk durability. Vivo’s hinge design has been tested for 600,000 folds. It’s also IPX8-rated, meaning it can handle splashes, spills, and even a little rain drama.
And for Apple users constantly stuck between ecosystems? Vivo’s gone smart—there’s EasyLink support for smoother connections with iCloud, AirPods, and even MacBooks. Love your iPad? The X Fold 5 might just be its next best friend.
