Vivo is set to challenge Samsung’s dominance in the foldable smartphone market with the highly anticipated launch of the X Fold 5, scheduled for June 25 in China. This device is generating buzz for its unique features that set it apart from the competition, including Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7. 
Vivo has pulled out all the stops to make the X Fold 5 a standout in the foldable segment.
One of the most exciting aspects of the X Fold 5 is its integration with Apple’s ecosystem. In a surprising move, Vivo confirmed that the upcoming foldable will support Apple Watch, allowing users to sync health data and display incoming calls and text messages on the watch. This seamless integration between Android and Apple’s ecosystem could be a game-changer for users invested in Apple’s ecosystem but looking for a foldable device.
Additionally, the X Fold 5 will be the first foldable to offer a triple protection rating with IPX8, IPX9, and IPX5 certifications. These ratings ensure that the device is resistant to both water and dust and can even function at temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F)
. Such durability is a significant step forward in the foldable category, where ruggedness has often been a concern.
Vivo’s X Fold 5 will also come with a massive 6,000mAh battery, the largest battery in any foldable device. Thanks to the advanced fourth-generation silicon-carbon anode technology, the battery is designed to work even in extremely cold conditions, surviving temperatures as low as -30°C (-22°F). This is a major leap in ensuring reliability in tough environments.
For those interested in imaging, Vivo promises top-tier camera performance with the X Fold 5. 
It will feature an upgraded telephoto lens that surpasses the previous X Fold 3 Pro, which was known for having one of the best foldable cameras. Despite these impressive specs, the X Fold 5 will be one of the slimmest and lightest foldables on the market, making it both portable and powerful.
On the display front, the X Fold 5 will deliver 4,500 nits of peak brightness on both screens, a feature carried over from Vivo’s previous foldables. The addition of an LTPO backplane for true variable refresh rate control will further enhance the user experience, ensuring smoother transitions and energy efficiency.
Overall, the Vivo X Fold 5 is shaping up to be a top contender in the foldable smartphone market, with a host of features that put it ahead of the competition. It remains to be seen how well the Apple ecosystem integration will perform and whether it will resonate with Android users, but there’s no doubt that the X Fold 5 brings an exciting mix of performance, durability, and innovation to the foldable space.