Last week, Vivo began teasing the arrival of the Vivo X Fold 5 foldable phone in China. Today, Vivo Product Manager Han Boxiao highlighted that it brings enhanced durability with upgraded cold resistance and triple protection, building on the foundation laid by its predecessor.
Vivo X Fold 5 to offer top-notch durability
According to Boxiao, the Vivo X Fold 5 marks a significant step forward in foldable phone durability. It will be the world’s first large foldable with IPX9 water protection, IP5X dust resistance, and a third layer of defence—extreme cold resistance. Vivo has tested the device in -20°C conditions, confirming that all features work normally even after prolonged exposure.
Taking it further, the Vivo X Fold 5 introduces the second-generation semi-solid battery technology. This iteration expands the solid-state electrolyte from the positive to the negative electrode, allowing the phone’s battery to supply power even at -30°C. This evolution is a clear improvement over the previous-gen battery used in the X Fold 3.
In terms of ingress protection, the X Fold 5 leads the segment with IP5X-rated dust resistance and IPX8 water resistance, capable of withstanding water pressure up to 3 meters. Additionally, it is claimed to handle high-pressure hot water sprays, essentially pushing its credentials towards an IPX9 rating, a first for a foldable phone.
In terms of specifications, the Vivo X Fold 5 is likely to feature a 6.53-inch LTPO outer panel and a spacious 8.03-inch AMOLED display on the inside, both delivering a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it may run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage.
It is said to pack a 6,000mAh battery, complemented by 90W fast charging and 30W wireless top-ups. For photography, the device could offer a pair of 32-megapixel selfie cameras—one for each screen—while the back is tipped to house a triple camera array co-engineered with Zeiss, including a 50-megapixel main sensor, an ultra-wide unit, and a periscope camera with 3x zoom.
While its expected to launch in July in China, it could be available globally in July.
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