Foldable Phones Revolution: vivo X Fold5

Foldable phones have emerged beyond mere futuristic gadgets, becoming viable options alongside traditional smartphones. As this category develops, users seek more than just aesthetic appeal; they demand reliability, performance, and features that genuinely enhance daily use. This will be the true benchmark for foldables in 2025.

The vivo X Fold5 exemplifies this shift. It is not merely an iteration of the foldable design; it stands out as a productivity-centric flagship device that conveniently folds in half.

Why the vivo X Fold5 Matters

While many foldables impress visually, they often sacrifice battery life, practicality, and durability. The X Fold5 changes this narrative by offering the largest battery within its category, along with the most expansive and luminous display available, a ZEISS co-engineered camera system, and genuinely beneficial AI-powered tools.

Design and Durability

Weighing only 217g and measuring just 4.3 mm when unfolded and 9.2 mm when folded, it is indeed lighter than numerous standard flagship phones. Despite its lightweight design, the X Fold5 does not feel fragile or underpowered, thanks to an aerospace-grade hinge that ensures both form stability and strength during its repeated use. This hinge is complemented by reinforced materials and an enhanced structure that improves drop resilience and long-term durability, making the X Fold5 both robust and stylish.

Innovation in Slimness

Previously, a bulkier design was synonymous with innovation in foldables. However, vivo has changed this with the X Fold5, presenting a robust device that is not only technologically advanced but also slimmer and lighter than any previous models released by the company.

Battery Performance

The X Fold5 houses a 6000mAh battery, the largest ever included in a foldable device in India. Featuring semi-solid state battery technology, it enhances energy density, offers improved heat management, and ensures prolonged battery life. Additionally, it provides 80W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging, allowing users to remain productive, whether engaged in meetings or editing content on the go.

Display Excellence

The 2K ZEISS Master Display on the X Fold5 achieves an extraordinary peak brightness of 4500 nits, making it the brightest among foldables in India. This display guarantees vibrant visuals for reading in sunlight or streaming HDR content indoors.

• Main screen: 8.03 inches
• Cover screen: 6.53 inches
• Both support 2K+ resolution, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and a 120Hz refresh rate

The result is a foldable display that not only rivals but surpasses many flagship models.

Exceptional Camera System

As smartphones become the primary camera for many, vivo acknowledges this shift, which is why the X Fold5’s ZEISS co-engineered camera system is not only good but excels. It offers features designed for professionals and creators seeking DSLR-like adaptability.

Camera Features

• ZEISS Telephoto Camera: 3x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom, enabled by Sony’s IMX882 sensor, capturing distant subjects with remarkable clarity.
• ZEISS Multifocal Portrait: Enables creation of professional portraits with tailored depth and background blur.
• Stage Mode: Utilises AI to keep subjects in focus while they move, ideal for vlogs, interviews, or live events.
• Main Camera: 50MP Sony IMX921 with Ultra-sensing VCS for enhanced colour accuracy.
• Ultra-wide Camera: 50MP with a 120° field of view, perfect for group shots and landscapes.
• ZEISS T coating: Minimises glare and flare, particularly beneficial in low-light or backlit scenarios.

It is about precision rather than just megapixels, and the X Fold5 excels in this area.

Productivity Features

The Origin Workbench introduces genuine multitasking capabilities to the foldable format. Users can run up to five applications simultaneously, effortlessly drag and drop between windows, and switch contexts while maintaining their workflow.

Productivity Tools

• vivo DocMaster: Allows on-the-fly document viewing, annotation, or conversion.
• Smart Call Assistant: Summarises conversations and proposes smart responses.
• AI Captions & Live Text: Instantly generates subtitles or extracts text from images.
• Gemini Assistant: A built-in AI collaborator that aids in writing, searching, and organising tasks.

It operates like a virtual assistant within the device, without delays or learning curves.

Performance Specifications

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip powers all these features, representing Qualcomm’s latest and most robust platform. Coupled with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage, users can seamlessly transition between video editing, gaming, meetings, and more without any slowdowns.

Availability and Pricing

The vivo X Fold5 will come in Titanium Grey with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, priced at Rs 1,49,999. Sales begin on 30th July.

Launch Offers

• 24-month no-cost EMI starting from Rs 6,250/month
• Zero down payment option
• 10% instant cashback on selected bank cards
• 10% V-Upgrade exchange bonus
• 1-year free extended warranty
• Up to 70% discount on V-Shield protection
• vivo TWS 3e earbuds available for Rs 1,499 as a bundled add-on