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X Fold5
- 8-inch
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- 217 g
- 6000 mAh
- Model number
- X Fold5
Available colors
Selected: White
Physical specifications
Folded
6.5"
Display size
217 g
Weight
159.7 mm
Height
72.6 mm
Width
9.2 mm
Thickness
—
Aspect ratio
Unfolded
8"
Display size
217 g
Weight
159.7 mm
Height
142.3 mm
Width
4.3 mm
Thickness
—
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Released
- July 9, 2025
Display
- Display size
- 8"
- Cover display size
- 6.5"
- Resolution
- 2480 × 2200
- Cover resolution
- 2748 × 1172
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Cover refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 4500 nits
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 512 GB
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 6000 mAh
- Rated capacity
- 5815 mAh
- Wired charging
- 80 W
- Wireless charging
- 40 W
- Battery type
- Li-ion
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Main · 50 MP · ƒ/1.57 · OIS; Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/2.05; Telephoto · 50 MP · ƒ/2.55 · 3x optical zoom · OIS
- Front cameras
- Inner selfie · 20 MP · ƒ/2.4; Cover selfie · 20 MP · ƒ/2.4
Build & durability
- Back
- Glass fiber or glass
- Ingress protection
- IP5X; IPX8; IPX9
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- USB
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type‑C
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
8.0
out of 10
vivo's most daily-carryable Fold yet — subtle crease, excellent 6000 mAh Si/C endurance, and fast 80 W/40 W charging in a 9.2 mm folded body — held back by Notebookcheck-documented thermal throttling under sustained load and foldable-category pocket heft at 217 g.
Category scores
Camera
7.5
Versatile Zeiss rear system with foldable-specific framing tricks; strong daylight output without Ultra-tier low-light supremacy.
Battery and charging
9.0
6000 mAh Si/C cell earns consistent praise — The Hindu and owners describe excellent mixed-day endurance with fast 80 W recovery.
Performance
7.0
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flies in daily use; Notebookcheck throttling under prolonged gaming and 4K capture is the main caveat.
Handling and portability
7.0
Best vivo Fold yet folded at 72.6 mm wide, though 159.68 mm height and inner 142.29 mm width still demand two-handed open use. 9.2 mm folded thickness helps versus older Folds; still bulkier than compact slabs and tight in shallow pockets.
Build quality
8.5
Subtle crease, IP58/59 sealing, and mature hinge feel inspire more confidence than early foldable generations.
Value
8.0
Competitive feature set and pricing for the target buyer, with clear trade-offs versus premium siblings.
Strengths
- Excellent battery endurance with 6000 mAh Si/C and fast wired/wireless charging
- Among the subtlest creases and thinnest open profiles in book foldables
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 responsive for productivity multitasking
Weaknesses
- Thermal throttling under sustained high-load workloads
- 217 g folded weight and tall footprint versus compact flagships
- Regional software and ecosystem depth trail Samsung foldables
Best for
- Productivity and travel users who want inner-tablet utility with strong battery
- vivo Fold upgraders seeking thinner carry and better crease
- Media readers and dual-app workers who rarely stress GPU thermals
Less suitable for
- Competitive gamers needing uncapped sustained performance
- Buyers prioritizing global update transparency and accessory ecosystems
- One-handed inner-screen enthusiasts
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: vivo X Fold3 or X Fold3 Pro
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Thinner 9.2 mm fold, IP58/59, faster charging, and subtler crease address prior-generation bulk and hinge visibility.
Current device: Galaxy Z Fold5 or Z Fold6 owners
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Choose vivo for battery and crease; stay Samsung for ecosystem depth and software cadence.
Current device: Large slab flagships (2–3 years old)
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: Inner-screen productivity and reading feel transformative when daily carry thickness is acceptable.
Current device: Compact flagship owners (X200 FE, iPhone mini class)
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Folded tall footprint and 217 g require genuine commitment to the form factor.
Current device: Gaming-first iQOO or ROG owners
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: Thermal limits under sustained load make dedicated gaming phones the better tool.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight. Based on folded dimensions.
One-handed use
ManageableOne-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
HeavyHeavier in the hand; longer sessions may feel more tiring.
Reading and media
More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
The vivo X Fold5 earns respect as the generation where vivo's book foldable finally competes on daily carry — 72.6 mm wide and 9.2 mm thick folded at 217 g, opening to 142.29 mm with a crease owners describe as among the least distracting available, powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and a 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery that The Hindu and community threads praise for excellent endurance. Fast 80 W wired and 40 W wireless charging, plus IP58/59 sealing, round out a package productivity buyers can rationalize. The clearest trade-off is thermal: Notebookcheck documents throttling when gaming or recording stresses the chassis for extended periods. Shoppers who live on inner-screen multitasking and travel endurance should audition the X Fold5; competitive gamers and ecosystem-first buyers should compare carefully with Samsung and dedicated performance phones.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE
- Colors
- WhiteGray
- RAM
- 16 GB
- Model variants
- X Fold5
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