vivo X Fold5 Launches with Sleek Design, Massive Battery & IPX9+ Water Resistance

The vivo X Fold5 has officially launched in China, bringing impressive upgrades in design, durability, and battery life. While it retains the same display sizes as its predecessor, the new foldable is slimmer, lighter (especially the Titanium version), and the first foldable phone to boast both IPX8 and IPX9+ water resistance—a huge step for durability in foldables.

Key Design & Display Upgrades

Cover Display: 6.53-inch AMOLED

Main Display: 8.03-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 2,480 x 2,200 resolution, Zeiss Master Color, 4,500 nits peak brightness

Build: New Armor Glass, high-strength steel & carbon fiber hinge

Dimensions (Titanium): 9.2mm folded / 4.3mm unfolded, 217g

Other Versions: Green Pine & White (9.7mm/4.55mm, 226g)

The folding mechanism is designed for extreme durability, and the phone operates in extreme conditions down to -20°C. With IP5X dust protection and IPX9+ water jet resistance, the X Fold5 sets a new bar.

Battery & Charging: A New Benchmark

vivo packed in a massive 6,000mAh battery (dual-cell: 3,275mAh + 2,725mAh), making this the largest battery in any foldable yet. It supports:

80W wired charging

40W wireless charging

Cameras: Zeiss-Enhanced Triple Setup

Main Camera: 50MP Sony IMX921, f/1.57, OIS, Zeiss T* coating

Telephoto: 50MP IMX882, 3x periscope zoom, f/2.55, OIS

Ultra-wide: 50MP, f/2.05, Zeiss T* coating

Performance & Connectivity

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the X Fold5 may not feature the latest chip, but still offers top-tier performance when paired with:

12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM

256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1 Storage

Connectivity includes:

5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC

NFC, off-grid voice/text via Bluetooth (up to 1km)

USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort support

Pricing (China)

Variant Price (CNY) Price (USD)

12GB + 256GB ¥7,000 ~$975

12GB + 512GB ¥8,000 ~$1,115

16GB + 512GB ¥8,500 ~$1,255

16GB + 1TB ¥9,500 ~$1,325

Pre-orders are live in China, with official sales starting July 2. Compared to the Oppo Find N5, which starts at ¥9,000, the X Fold5 offers a much more aggressive value proposition.

Final Thoughts

While some may be disappointed by the older chipset, the vivo X Fold5’s thinner frame, best-in-class durability, enormous battery, and Zeiss-tuned cameras make it a foldable worth watching—especially if it gets an international release.