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vivo X Fold5 debuts in the Philippines, brand’s first foldable in Southeast Asia

The foldable offers ZEISS cameras and dual AMOLED displays.

vivo has launched the X Fold5 in the Philippines, marking its first foldable smartphone release in Southeast Asia. The device is now available in the country, starting August 16, 2025, with a price of ₱109,999.

vivo X Fold5

The foldable comes in Titanium Gray and includes 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Early buyers will get a vivo Watch GT, a vivo VIP Card, and a vivo Life Bag.

The X Fold5 weighs 217g and features a durable hinge design. It’s rated IPX8 and IPX9 for water resistance, and IP5X for dust protection.

The phone has two screens: an 8.03-inch main display and a 6.53-inch cover screen. Both use LTPO AMOLED panels with 2K+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 4500 nits peak brightness.

vivo X Fold5

For photography, it sports a triple 50MP camera setup, co-developed with ZEISS: a main sensor, a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an ultra-wide lens. The phone is powered by a 6000mAh battery that supports 80W wired and 40W wireless charging.

Inside, the X Fold5 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. It also includes multitasking tools like Origin Workbench, which allows up to five apps to run at the same time, and built-in support for Google Gemini, as well as several AI-powered tools.

vivo X Fold5

Price and Availability

The vivo X Fold5 is now available in the Philippines for ₱109,999. It comes in Titanium Gray with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. Freebies include a vivo Watch GT (worth ₱7,099), a vivo VIP Card preloaded with ₱7,000, and a vivo Life Bag (₱1,299).

vivo X Fold5 specs

  • Main Display: 8.0-inch LTPO AMOLED display, 2480×2200, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 4500 nits
  • Cover Display: 6.53-inch LTPO AMOLED display, 2748 × 1172, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 4500 nits
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  • RAM/Storage: 16GB+512GB
  • Rear Camera: 50MP main + 5MP ultra-wide + 50MP telephoto
  • Front Camera: 20MP (main screen) + 20MP (cover screen)
  • Network: 5G, 4G LTE, dual SIM
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC
  • Others: Side fingerprint scanner, USB-C, stereo speakers, shortcut button, IP5X/IPX8/IPX9 rating
  • OS: Funtouch OS 15, Android 15
  • Colors: Titanium Gray
  • Battery: 6000mAh, 80W wired 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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