The vivo X Fold5 is the brand’s most refined book-style foldable yet, pairing a roomy 8.03-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED main panel with a tall 6.53-inch cover display that feels just as usable as a regular flagship slab. At only 4.3mm thick when opened and around 217g, it tackles the two biggest complaints about foldables: bulk and weight. Add Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 power, a Zeiss-tuned triple 50MP camera system, and a huge 6000mAh battery, and vivo is clearly aiming this device at users who want a no-compromise productivity-and-photography hybrid.
Launched in June 2025 at ₹147,990, the X Fold5 sits in premium foldable territory, going head-to-head with the biggest names in the category. This article breaks down what that price actually buys you, where the X Fold5 stands out, and which buyers will get the most from it.
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology: | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands: | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| CDMA 800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands: | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| CDMA2000 1x | |
| 4G bands: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands: | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed: | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Launch
| Announced: | 2025, June 25 |
| Status: | Available. Released 2025, July 02 |
Body
| Dimensions: | Unfolded: 159.7 x 142.3 x 4.3 mmFolded: 159.7 x 72.6 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight: | 217 g or 226 g (7.65 oz) |
| Build: | Glass front (closed), aluminum alloy frame, glass fiber back |
| SIM: | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP58/IP59+ dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 3m for 30 min) |
Display
| Type: | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 5280Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500 nits (peak) |
| Size: | 8.03 inches, 206.5 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution: | 2200 x 2480 pixels (~413 ppi density) |
| Cover display: LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 5500 nits (peak) 6.53 inches, 1172 x 2748 pixels, 21:9 ratio Armor Glass (2nd gen) |
Platform
| OS: | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 5 (China) |
| Chipset: | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU: | Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU: | Adreno 750 |
Memory
| Card slot: | No |
| Internal: | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| UFS 4.1 |
Main Camera
| Triple: | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.1, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Features: | Color spectrum sensor, Laser AF, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Dual-LED flash, panorama |
| Video: | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie camera
| Single: | 20 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/3.6″, 0.7µm Cover camera: 20 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/3.6″, 0.7µm |
| Features: | HDR |
| Video: | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker: | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack: | No |
| 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio Snapdragon Sound |
Comms
| WLAN: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth: | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Positioning: | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Infrared port: | Yes |
| Radio: | No |
| USB: | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, Display Port |
Features
| Sensors: | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type: | Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh |
| Charging: | 80W wired 40W wireless Reverse wired 5W reverse wireless |
Misc
| Colors: | Titanium Gray, Green, White |
| Models: | V2436A, V2429 |
| SAR: | 0.86 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body) |
| Price: | ₹ 147,990 |
Our Tests
| Performance: | AnTuTu: 1883303 (v10) GeekBench: 6483 (v6) 3DMark: 4739 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display: | 1916 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker: | -25.7 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery: | Active use score 13:21h |
Price and Availability
The vivo X Fold5 offers a compelling combination of features and performance. While the base price is around ₹1,47,990, the actual cost may vary depending on your location and retailer. Below, you’ll find the approximate price of the vivo X Fold5 converted into various currencies. Please note that these are estimates based on recent exchange rates as of June 13, 2026 and may not reflect the exact price you’ll find at a retailer.
- United States: $1,553
- Japan: ¥249,111
- United Kingdom: £1,160
- Australia: A$2,207
- Canada: C$2,171
- Taiwan: NT$49,071
- Denmark: kr10.026
- Saudi Arabia: ﷼5,823
- South Korea: ₩2,360,260
- Germany: €1.344
- Brazil: R$7.919
- Vietnam: ₫40.799.711
- Kenya: KSh 200,684
- India: ₹1,47,990
- Indonesia: Rp 27.719.760
- Nigeria: ₦2,111,597
- Pakistan: ₨430,383
- Philippines: ₱94,450
- Bangladesh: ৳১,৯০,৩২২
Is the vivo X Fold5 Worth the Price?
At ₹147,990, the X Fold5 lands firmly in flagship-foldable pricing, but vivo loads the spec sheet to justify it. You get UFS 4.1 storage up to 1TB, up to 16GB of RAM, a 6000mAh battery, wireless charging, IP58/IP59+ rating, an infrared port, and a Zeiss-branded camera array. That bundle of features is unusually complete for a foldable, where extras like wireless charging and high-grade water resistance are often dropped to save space. For shoppers comparing foldables on capability rather than just brand, the X Fold5 makes a strong value argument.
Design and Build Quality
The headline figure is thinness: 4.3mm unfolded and 9.2mm folded, with weight kept to 217g or 226g depending on configuration. The frame is aluminum alloy, the back is glass fiber, and the cover glass uses second-generation Armor Glass for added durability. Most impressive is the dust and water rating—IP58/IP59+ means it resists high-pressure water jets and survives immersion up to 3m for 30 minutes, a level of protection foldables historically struggled to achieve. Three colors are offered: Titanium Gray, Green, and White.
Display Experience
Both screens are excellent. The 8.03-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED runs at 120Hz with a 2200 x 2480 resolution (~413 ppi) and peaks at a claimed 4500 nits. The 6.53-inch cover panel is a tall 21:9 LTPO AMOLED, also 120Hz, with an even higher 5500-nit peak rating. Both support HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, and a 5280Hz PWM dimming frequency should ease eye strain. In testing the main panel measured 1916 nits of real-world brightness, confirming this is a display built for outdoor visibility and serious media consumption.
Performance and Storage
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on a 4nm process anchors performance, paired with the Adreno 750 GPU and up to 16GB of RAM. Benchmarks back up the flagship billing: AnTuTu reached 1,883,303, GeekBench v6 scored 6483, and 3DMark Wild Life Extreme hit 4739. Storage spans 256GB to 1TB on fast UFS 4.1, though there is no microSD slot. For heavy multitaskers using the large inner display for split-screen apps, this combination of chip, memory, and storage speed keeps everything fluid.
Camera System
vivo leans on its Zeiss partnership for the triple 50MP setup. The main 50MP sensor uses an f/1.6 lens with OIS, joined by a 50MP periscope telephoto offering 3x optical zoom and OIS, plus a 50MP 119-degree ultrawide with autofocus. A color spectrum sensor, laser AF, Zeiss T* lens coating, and a dual-LED flash round out the hardware. Video tops out at 8K@30fps, with 4K up to 60fps and gyro-EIS stabilization. Both the internal and cover cameras use 20MP f/2.4 sensors, so selfies stay consistent regardless of which screen you shoot from.
Battery and Charging
A 6000mAh Si/C Li-Ion battery is large for such a thin foldable, and it delivered an Active Use score of 13 hours 21 minutes in testing—strong for a device with two power-hungry high-refresh screens. Charging is comprehensive: 80W wired, 40W wireless, plus reverse wired and 5W reverse wireless. The inclusion of fast wireless charging in particular sets it apart from many foldable rivals that omit the feature entirely.
Software and Connectivity
The X Fold5 ships with Android 15 (Funtouch 15 internationally, OriginOS 5 in China) and promises up to four major Android upgrades, giving it solid long-term support. Connectivity is thorough: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless, USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort output, NFC, an infrared port, and broad 5G band coverage. Multi-band positioning (GPS L1+L5, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, GLONASS) and Snapdragon Sound with Hi-Res audio make it well equipped for travel, navigation, and media.
Who Should Buy the vivo X Fold5?
This phone suits power users who want a tablet-class screen in their pocket without carrying tablet-level weight—frequent multitaskers, mobile professionals, and media lovers. Photography enthusiasts drawn to Zeiss tuning and a genuine 3x periscope will also be rewarded. Buyers who prioritize a single ultra-compact slab phone, expandable storage, or the lowest possible price should look elsewhere, but for the foldable audience this is one of the most complete packages available.
Conclusion
The vivo X Fold5 is a remarkably well-rounded foldable that addresses the category’s traditional weak spots: it is thin, relatively light, rated for serious water resistance, and carries a large 6000mAh battery with wireless charging. Combined with flagship Snapdragon performance, dual high-brightness displays, and a capable Zeiss triple-camera system, it justifies its premium price for the right buyer. If you want a do-everything book-style foldable and can stretch to ₹147,990, the X Fold5 is an easy recommendation; mainstream users who don’t need the folding form factor will be better served by a conventional flagship.
