2. Build and Design :-
The X-Fold 5 is the lightest book-style foldable, weighing only 220g and measuring 4.3mm when unfolded and 9.2mm when folded. It has a kinematic hinge made of carbon fiber and steel, is rated for 600,000 folds, and is water and dust resistant up to IPX8/IPX9 standards. A new programmable shortcut button above the volume rocker allows you to quickly access tools such as the camera, torch, and AI functions.
3. Display :-
Main -
The 8.03" 2K 8T display use LTPO AMOLED panels with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The screen uses 4320Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort. The aspect ratio of the display is 4:3.5 and due to being LTPO the refresh rate goes from 1Hz to 120Hz. The display is bright, has vibrant colors and overall quality is impressive.
Cover -
The 6.53" FHD+ 8T display use LTPO AMOLED panels with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The screen uses 4320Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort. The aspect ratio of the display is 21.5:9 and due to being LTPO the refresh rate goes from 1Hz to 120Hz. The display is bright, has vibrant colors and overall quality is impressive.
4. Performance :-
The phone's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor provides around 30% CPU enhancements and 25% GPU/power efficiency improvements compared to prior Gen 2 versions. The 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage allow for smooth multitasking, gaming, and productivity performance. It's cpu has 2 Million+ Scores on AnTuTu Benchmark. Tests reveal stable gameplay at 120+FPS in titles like Honor of Kings, COD Mobile and around 90FPS in BGMI. The thermals of this processor remain controlled and there is no lag or frame drop.
5. Camera :-
Rear Camera :-
- 50MP (Sony IMX921, OIS) VCS main sensor.
- 50MP (Sony IMX882, OIS) 3× Periscope sensor.
- 50MP (Jn5) Ultra-Wide sensor.
Front Camera :-
- 20MP cover display selfie sensor.
- 20MP main display selfie sensor.
The triple-camera system, co-engineered with ZEISS optics, shoots HDR-rich stills. Camera's dynamic range and edge detection is impressive. Due to collaboration with Zeiss, many good filters are also available like Biotar, Sonnar etc. It comes with multifocal portrait lengths which include 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm.
Due to collaboration with Zeiss, it comes with textured, vivid and natural mode, you can keep any of it as per your preference like if you want punchy then you can keep it vivid or if you want natural tone then you can keep it natural. 100x zoom can be done with the periscope sensor and rarely color shift is visible.
There are also interesting and fun features in which there is a feature of 4 season portrait mode in which you can change and see how you will look in different seasons. Some AI features are available like that - AI smart move, AI eraser, Reflection remover, AI image expand.
Videography: Back all sensors capture 4K 60FPS video recording and laser autofocus support; provide sharp, stable and detailed videography. Cover and main display selfie sensor capture 1080p 30FPS only.
Features: Landscape mode, Snapshot, Night mode, Portrait mode, Video, Photo, Micro Movie mode, High Resolution, Panorama, Ultra-HD Document, Slow motion, Time lapse, Super moon mode, Stage Mode, Astro mode, Pro mode, Food mode and Portrait video mode etc.
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6. Battery Life and Charging :-
The phone's 6,000-mAh dual-cell battery allows for comfortable all-day usage. The device can be charged in approximately 45 minutes using a wired 80-W FlashCharge, while wireless charging at 40-W provides more flexibility. After 4 hours and 52 minutes of mixed use, InnoGyan indicates a battery remaining at approximately 49%.
7. Software and User Experience :-
Funtouch OS 15, running on Android 15, features Origin Workbench, AI-powered tools (AI Captions, Live Text, Magic Move), and a customisable shortcut button. It supports up to five apps at once. Vivo provide 4 years of Android and 5 years of Security patch updates. There are some pre-installed apps which can be uninstalled and the rest of the software is smooth, feature rich and has no other problems.
8. Connectivity and Extras :-
- Connectivity: 19 5G bands, Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, infrared, e-sim support, triple mics, dual nano sim and Dual screen enhancement antenna 2.0.
- Audio: Stereo speakers with Hi‑Res audio provide Nice audio experience.
- Biomatric: Side mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock support.
9. Pros and Cons :-
✅ Pros -
- Ultra-premium, incredibly slim and light foldable design.
- Bright, smooth LTPO AMOLED dual displays.
- Top-tier performance with flagship chipset.
- Versatile Zeiss triple camera system.
- Strong productivity features and AI tools.
- IPX8/9 & dust resistance with durable hinge.
⚠️ Cons -
- High price (~₹1.5 L).
- No storage expansion or headphone jack.
- Slight warmth under heavy loads.
- Foldable durability remains a long-term unknown.
10. Final Verdict :-
The vivo X-Fold 5 redefines foldable technology with its elegant, lightweight, sturdy, and feature-rich design. It shines in display, cameras, productivity, and performance, making it an appealing option to Samsung's foldables, especially with Apple ecosystem connectivity. It is best camera foldable smartphone ever and of course value for money product.
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