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vivo X Fold5 launches in China with sleeker design, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and larger battery

It also features a thinner profile, more durable build, and ZEISS cameras.

vivo has unveiled its latest foldable device, the X Fold5, in China, featuring a thinner profile, more durable build, and a larger battery.

vivo X Fold5

The vivo X Fold5 features an 8.03-inch foldable LTPO OLED display with a 2480×2200 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The outer cover display is a 6.53-inch OLED panel with a 2748×1172 resolution, also at 120Hz.

Powering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. It packs a 6000mAh BlueVolt battery while maintaining a slim profile. Fast charging is supported at 80W wired and 40W wireless.

For photography, the X Fold5 is equipped with three 50MP ZEISS-branded rear cameras, including a periscope telephoto and an ultra-wide lens. It also has dual 20MP selfie cameras, one each for the internal and external displays.

vivo X Fold5

The Titanium variant measures 9.2mm when folded and 4.3mm when unfolded. The white and green versions are slightly thicker, at 9.7mm folded and 4.55mm unfolded.

Durability gets a boost with IP5X/IPX8/IPX9 certification, and a hinge built from high-strength steel and carbon fiber.

vivo X Fold5

Pre-orders for the vivo X Fold5 are now open in China. Pricing is as follows:

  • 12GB+256GB – CNY 7,000 (₱55,240 / USD 980)
  • 12GB+512GB – CNY 8,000 (₱63,130 / USD 1,110)
  • 16GB+512GB – CNY 8,500 (₱67,080 / USD 1,180)
  • 16GB+1TB – CNY 9,500 (₱74,970 / USD 1,320)

vivo X Fold5 specs

  • Display:  8.03-inch Foldable LTPO OLED display, 2480×2200, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Cover Display: 6.53-inch LTPO OLED display, 2748×1172, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  • RAM/Storage: 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB, 16GB+1TB
    LPDDR5X, UFS 4.1
  • Rear Camera:
    50MP main
    50MP ultra-wide
    50MP periscope
    ZEISS lenses
  • Front Camera:
    20MP, interior screen
    20MP, exterior screen
  • Network: 5G, 4G LTE
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC
  • Others: Side fingerprint scanner, face unlock, USB-C, stereo speakers, IP5X/IPX8/IPX9 dust and water resistance
  • OS: OriginOS 5, Android 15
  • Colors: Titanium, Green, White
  • Battery: 6000mAh Battery, 80W wired fast charging, 40W wireless fast charging

Bryan Rilloraza has been a fixture in the local tech scene for over a decade, sharing his perspective as a tech enthusiast and industry veteran. Backed by an MBA from De La Salle University, a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of the Philippines, and 20 years of corporate experience in the telecommunications and banking sectors, Bryan provides a practical, real-world analysis of how technology serves the consumer.

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