vivo has unveiled its latest foldable — the X Fold5 — in China. It brings an improved hinge, bigger battery, and some major durability upgrades. The X Fold5 follows last year’s X Fold3, and now features a slimmer body and higher brightness displays, along with a triple 50MP Zeiss camera setup. This article will discuss everything about the latest Vivo X Fold5, including its specifications, features, and availability.
Vivo X Fold5 Overview
Display and Design
The phone features a 6.53-inch outer screen and an 8.03-inch inner LTPO OLED panel, both supporting 120Hz refresh rate. Brightness peaks at 4,500 nits, and the display includes Zeiss Master Color tuning. The panels are protected with 2nd-gen Armor Glass. The vivo X Fold5 comes in Titanium, White, and Pine Green finishes.
Build and Form Factor
The hinge uses high-strength steel and carbon fiber. There are three variants — the Titanium model is the thinnest and lightest, measuring 4.3mm unfolded and 9.2mm folded, weighing just 217g. The White and Pine Green models are slightly heavier at 226g.
Battery and Charging
It includes a 6,000mAh dual-cell battery (3,275mAh + 2,725mAh) — the largest ever in a foldable. Charging options include 80W wired and 40W wireless support.
Durability
The phone carries multiple certifications including IPX8 for submersion, IPX9+ for high-pressure water jets, IP5X for dust resistance, and it can reportedly operate in temperatures down to -20°C.
Cameras
The rear camera setup includes three 50MP sensors, developed in partnership with Zeiss:
- Main Camera: Sony IMX921, f/1.57 with OIS
- Telephoto: 3x periscope, Sony IMX882, f/2.55 with OIS
- Ultrawide: 15mm f/2.05 Zeiss T* lens
Performance and Storage
Powering the phone is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. You can choose between 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and storage options of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB, all using UFS 4.1.
Connectivity
The device supports 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. There’s also off-grid messaging/voice support via Bluetooth, working within a 1km range. The USB-C port supports DisplayPort and 5Gbps transfer.
vivo X Fold5 Specifications
- Outer Display: 6.53 inches
- Inner Display: 8.03-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2480 × 2200 resolution
- Brightness: Up to 4,500 nits
- Glass: 2nd-gen Armor Glass
- Build: Steel + Carbon fiber hinge
- Dimensions
- Titanium: 9.2mm folded / 4.3mm unfolded, 217
- Others: 9.7mm folded / 4.55mm unfolded, 226g
- Battery: 6,000mAh (3,275mAh + 2,725mAh)
- Charging: 80W wired, 40W wireless
- Durability Ratings: IPX8, IPX9+, IP5X, -20°C cold resistance
- Rear Cameras:
- 50MP Sony IMX921 (main), f/1.57, OIS
- 50MP IMX882 (telephoto), f/2.55, 3x, OIS
- 50MP ultra-wide, f/2.05
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM: 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
-
Special Features: Off-grid text/audio via Bluetooth
Vivo X Fold5 Price in Nepal and Availability
The vivo X Fold5 is currently available in China. When it arrives in Nepal, here’s how the pricing might look based on the official Chinese rates.
| Variant | Price in China (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| 12GB + 256GB | CNY 7,000 | NPR 149,000 |
| 12GB + 512GB | CNY 8,000 | NPR 170,000 |
| 16GB + 512GB | CNY 8,500 | NPR 181,000 |
| 16GB + 1TB | CNY 9,500 | NPR 202,000 |
- Meanwhile, check out our review of the Poco F7
![Best Gaming Laptops Under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal [Feb 2025 Update]](https://cdn.gadgetbytenepal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Best-Gaming-Laptops-Under-2.5-lakhs-in-Nepal-Feb-2025-Update.jpg "Best Gaming Laptops in Nepal Under Rs. 250,000 (रु 2.5 Lakhs) [2025]")
