Vivo has officially launched its premium foldable smartphone, the Vivo X Fold 5, in India alongside the Vivo X200 FE. With a stunning foldable design, a flagship-grade chipset, and powerful camera hardware, the X Fold 5 is Vivo’s bold entry into the high-end foldable segment. Priced at Rs 1,49,999, it is aimed at users who want cutting-edge tech and sleek aesthetics in a single device.
Vivo X Fold 5 Price in India and Availability
The Vivo X Fold 5 is priced at:
- Rs. 1,49,999 for the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage variant
The foldable phone is available in a Titanium Grey finish. It is currently open for pre-orders, and sales begin on July 30 via Flipkart and Vivo India’s official website.
Vivo X Fold 5 Specifications and Features
Displays
The Vivo X Fold 5 features a book-style foldable design with dual AMOLED screens:
- Main Display: 8.03-inch foldable AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480 × 2200 pixels
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Brightness: Up to 4500 nits local peak
- Certification: TÜV Rheinland Global Eye Protection 3.0, ZEISS Master Colour
- Cover Display: 6.53-inch AMOLED
- Resolution: 2748 × 1172 pixels
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Brightness: Up to 4500 nits
Both screens support vivid color rendering and high brightness, making them ideal for content consumption and productivity.
Performance
Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset. It is paired with:
- 16GB LPDDR5X RAM
- 512GB UFS 4.1 storage
- Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15
This combination offers seamless multitasking, high-end gaming, and ultra-fast app performance.
Camera Setup
The Vivo X Fold 5 is a photography powerhouse, equipped with a triple 50-megapixel rear camera setup, co-engineered with ZEISS:
- 50MP Main Camera
- Sensor: Sony IMX921
- Aperture: f/1.57
- Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
- 50MP Telephoto Lens
- Sensor: Sony IMX882
- 3x optical zoom, up to 100x digital zoom
- Aperture: f/2.55, OIS support
- 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera
- Sensor: Samsung JN1
- Aperture: f/2.05
For selfies and video calls, the device features 20MP front cameras on both the cover and inner displays with an f/2.4 aperture. It also comes with AI Image Studio features for enhanced image editing and personalization.
Battery and Charging
The Vivo X Fold 5 packs a robust 6000mAh battery, ensuring all-day performance. It supports:
- 80W wired fast charging
- 40W wireless charging
This makes the X Fold 5 one of the fastest-charging foldables on the market.
Build Quality, Durability, and Connectivity
The device is built to last, with water and dust resistance ratings of IPX8, IPX9, and IP5X. It also includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for quick and secure unlocking.
Other Key Features:
- Dual nano SIM
- 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4
- NFC, GPS, OTG, USB Type-C
Dimensions and Weight:
- Folded Thickness: 9.2mm
- Unfolded Thickness: 4.3mm
- Weight: 217 grams
Final Thoughts
With a cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, top-tier ZEISS cameras, ultra-bright displays, and large battery capacity, the Vivo X Fold 5 is a serious contender in India’s foldable smartphone market. While the price tag of Rs. 1,49,999 places it in the ultra-premium category, the features justify the cost for those who demand both innovation and luxury in one device.
