vivo X Fold5 to Launch Soon with Slimmer, Lighter Design Than iPhone 16 Pro Max – Specs, Features & Camera Details Revealed

vivo made waves earlier this year with the X Fold3, but it’s now gearing up to launch its next-gen foldable – the vivo X Fold5. Interestingly, the company is skipping the “Fold4” name, jumping straight to the X Fold5, expected to debut on July 10 alongside the vivo X200 FE.

In a recently posted teaser, vivo highlighted that the X Fold5 weighs just 219g, making it even lighter than its predecessor. A company official also shared side-by-side comparison images of the vivo X Fold5 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max. The photos show the foldable is thinner when unfolded and only slightly thicker when folded—a remarkable feat considering the iPhone 16 Pro Max is 8.3mm thick, while the older X Fold3 measured 10.2mm when folded.

vivo X Fold5 Key Specifications (Rumored)

Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC

RAM: 16GB

Storage: 512GB

Battery: 6,000 mAh with 90W wired + 30W wireless charging

Inner Display: 8.03" AMOLED, 120Hz, "2K+" resolution

Outer Display: 6.53" AMOLED, 120Hz

Cameras:

Rear: Triple 50MP setup (Primary: Sony IMX921, Ultra-wide with macro AF, Periscope Telephoto: Sony IMX882, 3x optical zoom)

Front: Dual 32MP selfie cameras (one per screen)

With its lightweight build, cutting-edge Snapdragon chip, and top-tier camera setup, the vivo X Fold5 is shaping up to be a serious contender in the foldable phone market—possibly even outshining traditional flagships like the iPhone 16 Pro Max in terms of design innovation.

Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the rumored launch date.