Introduction — what happened and why it matters
Vivo has officially launched the Vivo X Fold5 to Southeast Asia, promoting the device as a efficiency-centered, camera-focused foldable that provides a large-capacity 6000mAh battery and ZEISS camera setup. The move increases vivo’s hold on the fast-growing foldable smartphone market by providing long battery life and a AI software package targeted at professionals and creators.
Main specifications:
- Battery & charging: Similar 6000mAh battery with 80W fast charging and 40W wireless charging.
- Cameras: Triple 50MP camera designed with ZEISS (main IMX921, ultra and tele lenses) and ZEISS lens setup
- Displays & chipset: 8.03-inch inner and cover 6.53″ AMOLED displays, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
- Other highlights: Waterproof (IPX8/IPX9), Origin Workbench features and Google Gemini tools, 16GB/512GB Philippines model priced at ₱109,999.
What makes the Vivo X Fold5 different?
Vivo’s focus on battery life and productivity rather than top test scores. The BlueVolt battery — described by vivo as a silicon-anode, semi-solid design — provides more power storage so the X Fold5 can work as a powerbank and support longer sessions for meetings and projects without charging again and again. Vivo’s launch shortly shows real results like about 80.6 hours of music playback and over a day of lots of use in daily work.
The company also highlights Origin Workbench, a multitasking setup that can run five apps together and works with Google Gemini features (Gemini Live, Screen Context) for phone-based support and AI images — meant for users who want a foldable phone setup for work. That combination makes the X Fold5 a high-end work phone instead of just being about style.
Real-world impressions and expert view
Early reviews say that the X Fold5 has top battery life into one of the slimmer foldables on the market; vivo lists the Titanium Gray variant at 217 g, a good weight for an 8-inch changeable device. Android Central’s review called the X Fold5 “one of the best foldables you can buy in 2025” for its good mix of battery, cameras and user-friendliness — while pointing out vivo uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 rather than the new processor.
Where and when — availability and price
Vivo announced the global launch on July 14, 2025, and the company has introduced to Asian markets including the Philippines, Singapore and others in the region. The Philippines 16GB/512GB model is listed at ₱109,999 and ships in Titanium Gray with extras and offers on certain shops. Sales outside Asia are slow; Vivo says country launches will follow based on market demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the battery capacity of vivo X Fold5?
vivo advertises an equivalent 6000mAh BlueVolt dual-cell battery with 80W wired and 40W wireless fast charging.
What cameras does X Fold5 have?
A ZEISS-co-engineered triple 50MP system (IMX921 main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto with optical zoom and HyperZoom) plus dual 20MP front cameras.
How much RAM/storage does the Philippines model include?
The Philippines launch model is 16GB RAM / 512GB storage (LPDDR5X + UFS4.1).
How much does the vivo X Fold5 weigh?
The Titanium Gray variant weighs 217 g (other colors may differ slightly).
When will X Fold5 be available globally?
vivo began international rollouts on July 14, 2025 with a phased Southeast Asia release; wider global availability will depend on regional schedules announced by vivo.
Conclusion
For buyers in high-value markets who value long battery life, better photography and true two-screen use for productivity, the vivo X Fold5 provides a good option to more costly foldables. It’s a premium smartphone designed for pros and creators who need multi-app features and all-day battery in a very lightweight.
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