vivo X Fold5 Official: Slimmer, Smarter & Ready for Global Launch

The foldable game is heating up again, and vivo is making a serious move with the launch of the vivo X Fold5. Serving as the successor to both the X Fold3 and X Fold3 Pro, this new foldable is likely replacing both models with a single, unified powerhouse. There’s no X Fold4, and now we know why—the X Fold5 is the evolution we’ve been waiting for.

Let’s dive into what makes the vivo X Fold5 one of the most exciting foldables in 2025.

🌍 Global Availability

Unlike some of its predecessors, the vivo X Fold5 is heading to select global markets, signaling vivo’s intent to compete with Samsung, Honor, and others in the high-end foldable space.

📦 What's in the Box?

The X Fold5 ships with:

A USB-A to USB-C cable

A fast 90W charger

A protective case

You’re ready to go right out of the box.

📐 Design: Thinner, Lighter, Stronger

vivo has pushed boundaries with the X Fold5’s design, making it significantly thinner and lighter:

Thickness (Folded): 9.2mm (vs 11.2mm on X Fold3)

Thickness (Unfolded): 4.3mm (vs 5.2mm)

Weight: 224g (vs 236g)

That’s a major leap in portability and feel.

Plus, it’s now IP58/IP59+ rated, offering dust protection—a first for vivo foldables, though not fully IP68.

🔥 Displays: Premium Inside & Out

Both screens are nearly identical in specs:

Cover Screen: 6.53-inch LTPO, 120Hz, 10-bit

Main Screen: 8.03-inch LTPO, 120Hz, 10-bit

Brightness: Cover screen boasts an insane 5,500 nits peak brightness

The visual experience is immersive, smooth, and vibrant on both displays.

📸 Cameras: Refined, Not Radical

While the X Fold5 doesn’t leap forward in photography, it fine-tunes the essentials:

Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.6 lens, 1/1.56" sensor

Ultrawide: 15mm f/2.1 with PDAF

Telephoto: 85mm f/2.6, 50MP 1/1.95" sensor (zoomier than before)

Expect solid photography with a slight lean toward better low-light and zoom performance.

🔋 Battery & Extras

Battery: Upgraded to a 6,000mAh capacity (5% increase)

Charging: 90W wired fast charging

Custom Button: A new physical switch toggles Ring/Vibrate modes and even activates the flashlight—great usability win!

🔄 Foldables Showdown: vivo X Fold5 vs Honor Magic V5 vs Galaxy Z Fold7

The vivo X Fold5 goes head-to-head with two of the best book-style foldables out now:

Honor Magic V5: Sleek and powerful, but limited market reach

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Finally caught up in hardware this year

vivo X Fold5: Offers competitive design, display, and battery life with solid camera versatility

🏁 Final Thoughts

With the X Fold5, vivo isn’t just refining—it’s redefining what a foldable can be. Thinner, more efficient, and now with broader availability, the X Fold5 is a serious contender in the premium foldable space of 2025.