Vivo has officially teased the launch of its next-generation foldable smartphone, the Vivo X Fold 5, for the Indian market. After a successful unveiling in China, this ultra-premium foldable is expected to hit Indian shelves by mid-July 2025, promising top-tier performance, cutting-edge design, and a compelling camera system. Here’s everything we know so far.
📅 India Launch Timeline
The teaser suggests that the Vivo X Fold 5 will debut in India between July 10 and 15, 2025. With the global launch already complete, India is one of the first international markets to receive the device. Availability is expected through Flipkart and Vivo’s official India website.
📱 Sleek Design & Rugged Durability
Vivo’s engineering prowess is on full display with the X Fold 5. Despite its foldable form factor, the device weighs only 217 grams and measures just 9.2 mm when folded, and an ultra-slim 4.3 mm when unfolded. It features a carbon-fiber hinge tested for 600,000 folds, setting a new benchmark in durability.
- IPX8/IPX9 water resistance
- IP5X dust resistance
- Freeze-proof up to –20°C
- Dedicated “Shortcut Button” for app/tool access
🌈 Brilliant Dual Displays
The Vivo X Fold 5 boasts two cutting-edge displays:
- Main Display: 8.03-inch 2K+ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 4,500 nits brightness
- Cover Display: 6.53-inch Full HD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
⚙️ Top-Tier Performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Powering the Vivo X Fold 5 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset paired with Adreno 750 GPU. This setup ensures lag-free multitasking, high-end gaming, and excellent thermal efficiency. RAM and storage options are expected to go up to 16GB + 1TB.
🔋 Massive Battery and Fast Charging
The phone packs a robust 6000mAh dual-cell battery supporting:
- 80W wired fast charging
- 40W wireless charging
- Reverse wireless charging
📸 Pro-Grade ZEISS Camera System
The Vivo X Fold 5 features a triple rear camera setup with ZEISS optics:
- 50MP Sony IMX921 primary (f/1.57, OIS)
- 50MP ultra-wide (Samsung JN1)
- 50MP 3x periscope telephoto (Sony IMX882)
Both the inner and outer screens house 20MP selfie cameras, ensuring crisp selfies from any angle.
💰 Expected Price in India
Based on the Chinese pricing (¥6,999–¥9,499), the Vivo X Fold 5 is likely to launch in India between ₹84,000 and ₹1,14,000. This would position it competitively against other foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series.
✅ Final Thoughts
The Vivo X Fold 5 brings together a sleek form factor, robust build, powerful internals, and a feature-rich camera setup. It is shaping up to be one of the most exciting foldables of 2025 and could give tough competition to established players in the segment.
Stay tuned for more updates on its official launch, pricing, and pre-order offers via Flipkart and Vivo India.