In a major leap forward for foldable smartphones, Vivo has officially launched the X Fold 5, its most advanced foldable phone to date. Packed with top-of-the-line hardware, premium design, and powerful software features, the X Fold 5 sets a new benchmark for productivity and style in the foldable phone category.
Premium Foldable Display
The 2K+ AMOLED inner screen of 8.03 inches is one of the biggest highlights of the Vivo X Fold 5. It has a 120 Hz screen refresh rate, is LTPO, supports HDR10+, and can provide 1800 nits of peak brightness, so your videos or workflow across several apps can look smooth and with great color. The external screen is also very worthy of attention; another 6.53-inch AMOLED cover screen with full-HD+ quality and a 120Hz refresh rate is ideal for one-handed use.
Vivo has made a major enhancement on the durability of the folding mechanism. The new carbon-fiber hinge system has passed through more than 500,000 folds and therefore it guarantees a long term reliability and crease free feeling to user.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Power
The phone has the latest version of Qualcomm chipsets, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, under the hood. It guarantees blazing performance, more efficient gaming, and saving more energy. Equipped with a maximum of 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 expandable storage, this foldable phone is made to run extremes and carry heavy apps.
Professional-Grade Camera System
Photography on a foldable just got better. Vivo has equipped the X Fold 5 with a ZEISS co-engineered triple camera setup:
50MP main sensor (OIS)
50MP ultra-wide lens
64MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom
Thanks to the ZEISS T* coating, lens flare is reduced, and images appear more natural and detailed. The foldable design allows for creative shooting angles, especially for vlogging or hands-free group photos. The phone also includes a 32MP selfie camera on both the inner and outer screens.
Battery & Charging
The X Fold 5 has a 5400mAh dual-cell battery with the capability of fast charging at 66W and built-in wireless charging of both 50W and 10W reverse wireless charging. Its charging port supports a speedy 0 to 100 percent charge in about 45 minutes, too, which is much faster than most other foldable phones. I have had impressive screen-on time due to the battery optimization with Funtouch OS 14 and the Snapdragon chipset.
Funtouch OS 14 & Productivity Tools
The X Fold 5 uses Funtouch OS 14 on top of Android 14, and it has a number of software refinements leveraging its foldable design. Such features as multi-window support, taskbar, and drag-and-drop enhance this productivity scenario where, e.g., one might edit a document, take part in a video call, or work with a spreadsheet. The new AI Meeting Assistant and Smart Split Screen have also been brought by Vivo, so multitasking is no longer a problem on the larger screen.
Design and Build Quality
The X Fold 5 is impressively thin and light for a fold, as it weighs all of 267 g and measures 11.2 mm when folded up. The body comprises aerospace-quality materials and is available in two premium finishes—Black Leather and Blue Glass. The device has a great premium look and feel to it and remains solidly constructed despite its svelte build.
Price and Availability
Vivo has launched the X Fold 5 in select markets, with more global regions to follow soon. The base variant starts at ₹1,49,999 (approx. $1800), positioning it as a premium flagship aimed at power users, business professionals, and tech enthusiasts.
Final Thoughts
The Vivo X Fold 5 represents the pinnacle of foldable innovation, combining cutting-edge technology with premium design. From its powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and ZEISS camera system to its stunning 8.03-inch display and productivity-focused software, the X Fold 5 is not just a phone—it’s a full-fledged portable workstation.
With its launch, Vivo proves once again that foldables aren’t just a gimmick—they’re the future of mobile computing.