The vivo X Fold5 has officially arrived and it’s turning heads with its slimmer design, lighter body, and boosted specs. 
As the direct successor to both the vivo X Fold3 and X Fold3 Pro, this new foldable appears to merge the best of both into a single, streamlined package – skipping over the X Fold4 name entirely.
Right out of the box, the X Fold5 includes a USB-A to USB-C cable, a rapid 90W charger, and a protective case – a solid kit for a premium device. Vivo’s focus this time was clearly on trimming the fat. The phone now measures just 9.2mm when folded and 4.3mm when open, compared to the bulkier 11.2mm/5.2mm of the previous model. It’s also lighter at 224g versus 236g, making it far more pocketable than most book-style foldables.
One of the key upgrades is the addition of official dust resistance – a first for vivo foldables – with an IP58/IP59+ rating. While it’s not fully dust-tight like an IP68-rated phone, it’s a big leap from the zero protection of the older model.
The displays are impressive. The cover screen is a 6.53-inch LTPO 120Hz panel, while the inner screen stretches out to 8.03 inches – both offer 10-bit color. Notably, the cover screen boasts a staggering peak brightness of up to 5,500 nits, which should make outdoor visibility a non-issue.
The camera setup is a mixed bag. The main 50MP shooter now has a faster f/1.6 aperture for better low-light shots, but it uses a smaller sensor (1/1.56-inch vs 1/1.3-inch). The ultrawide lens keeps its sensor size but changes to a 15mm f/2.1 lens with phase detection autofocus. Meanwhile, the zoom camera gets a modest spec shift – a 50MP 1/1.95-inch sensor paired with a longer 85mm f/2.6 lens, giving you better reach than the previous 70mm zoom.
Under the hood, the battery sees a healthy bump to 6,000mAh – a 5% improvement that should help with the demands of dual high-refresh displays. There’s also a new customizable button located at the top right, which toggles Vibration and Ring modes or activates the flashlight – a neat usability tweak.
With competitors like the Honor Magic V5 and Oppo Find N5 also in the game, the vivo X Fold5 stands out for its practical refinements and aggressive pricing. While Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 is finally catching up in hardware, its relatively weak battery keeps it from dominating the field.
Book-style foldables have come a long way, and vivo’s latest shows that it’s not just about flash – it’s about thoughtful design and real-world utility.