Release Date: Officially announced July 14, 2025 (regional rollouts followed in July–August 2025).
Introduction
The vivo X Fold 5 arrives as a serious contender in the premium foldable category — aiming to combine class-leading thinness and lightness with flagship performance, long battery life and a pro-calibre camera system tuned with ZEISS. In practice it targets users who want the productivity benefits of a large inner screen without the bulk typically associated with large foldables.
Quick Take
Put simply: the X Fold 5 is one of the lightest large foldables in 2025, offers an expansive 8.03″ inner LTPO AMOLED, runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship platform, and packs a 6,000 mAh battery with fast charging — all wrapped in a refined, Zeiss-tuned camera package. If you value display real estate, battery endurance and camera quality in a foldable, this is a top option to consider.
Specifications (At a glance)
| Category | vivo X Fold 5 |
|---|---|
| Display (inner) | 8.03″ LTPO AMOLED, QXGA-ish 2200×2480, 120Hz, ZEISS Master Color |
| Cover Display | 6.53″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ / Dolby Vision |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| RAM / Storage | Options up to 16GB RAM / 1TB UFS 4.x |
| Rear Cameras | Triple 50MP setup (main + ultra + tele) co-engineered with ZEISS; dual 20MP front cameras |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh with 80W wired (Dual-Cell FlashCharge) and strong wireless charging support |
| OS | Android 15 with Funtouch/OriginOS custom layer |
| Ingress Protection | IPX8 / IPX9 water resistance (varies by region) |
| Weight & Thickness | ~217 g unfolded; ultra-slim profile (~4.3 mm unfolded figure reported) |
| Price (example) | India launch: ₹149,999 (16GB/512GB) — regional pricing varies (roughly $1,700–$1,900 depending on market). |
Design & Build
vivo has focused on shaving bulk: the X Fold 5 is marketed as among the thinnest and lightest large foldables — roughly 4.3mm at its slimmest unfolded and about 217 g in weight — giving it a surprisingly pocketable feel for an 8-inch device. The finish is premium (titanium-like options), and the hinge engineering aims to keep crease visibility low while maintaining durability.
Display & Multimedia
The star is the 8.03″ inner LTPO AMOLED panel that supports up to 120Hz adaptive refresh and a wide color gamut (ZEISS Master Color tuning). The outer 6.53″ cover display is similarly high-quality and usable for single-handed tasks. Both panels are bright, HDR-capable, and well-suited for multitasking, media playback and productivity workflows.
Performance
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the X Fold 5 offers flagship-level CPU and GPU performance. In everyday use the phone handles heavy multitasking, high-frame gaming and demanding apps without visible slowdowns. Paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.x storage, app launches and large file handling feel instantaneous.
Camera System
vivo emphasizes ZEISS tuning across a triple 50MP array (main, telephoto, ultrawide) plus dual 20MP front cameras. The result is consistently strong daytime shots with accurate colors and excellent dynamic range. The periscope/tele module offers meaningful optical reach and solid detail at longer focal lengths. Low-light performance is improved over past models thanks to sensor and algorithm upgrades. For enthusiasts, the X Fold 5’s camera package is one of its strongest selling points.
Battery & Charging
A 6,000 mAh “BlueVolt/SiC” style battery combined with efficient chipset tuning gives the X Fold 5 excellent endurance for a foldable — often better than rival foldables with smaller batteries. vivo’s 80W dual-cell wired charging replenishes the pack quickly and wireless charging speeds are competitive for the class. Expect full-day to day-and-a-half real-world use under mixed workloads.
Software & Features
The device ships with Android 15 (OriginOS / Funtouch branding depending on region) and brings multitasking enhancements tailored to large screens — split view, floating windows, and productivity gestures. vivo also adds imaging modes co-engineered with ZEISS, extra camera controls, and robust connectivity (Wi-Fi 7 in some SKUs, full 5G band support).
Pros & Cons
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Verdict
The vivo X Fold 5 is a mature foldable that fixes many trade-offs of earlier large-screen devices: it’s thinner, lighter, has a giant high-quality inner screen, long battery life and a camera package that challenges traditional flagship phones. It’s an excellent choice for power users, content creators and anyone who wants large-screen productivity without lugging a tablet. If price and regional availability are acceptable, the X Fold 5 is one of the best foldables available in 2025.
Sources
- vivo — X Fold5 official product page
- vivo Global — X Fold5 regional page
- AndroidCentral review — vivo X Fold 5
- IndiaTimes — launch & pricing
- TechRadar — coverage & impressions