Crafted for the modern entrepreneur: vivo X Fold5
• Durable display, resilient hinge: Built to withstand the demands of daily hustle — from back-to-back meetings to frequent travel, the foldable screen and robust hinge offer lasting reliability.
• Smart AI productivity tools: Your mobile command centre. From scheduling to summarising, AI tools streamline your workflow so you stay focused on what matters.
• Origin Workbench – Effortless split-screen multitasking: Review proposals while replying to emails. Compare documents side-by-side. vivo X Fold5 adapts to your pace, just like a true business partner.
THE vivo X Fold5 did not just join the foldable market – it shifts the conversation around it. vivo’s lightest foldable and only 9.2mm when folded (4.3mm unfolded) feels unexpectedly light in hand. You notice it the moment you pick it up. It is not a bulky showpiece, but foldable you could carry all day without thinking about it.
The dual-cell BlueVolt Battery System 2.0 offers an 6,000mAh capacity. It has the highest energy density in any foldable right now. In my testing, video playback pushed past 25 hours, music streaming went over 80 hours and I could easily get through two days of mixed use. Charging is handled by 80W wired FlashCharge or 40W wireless FlashCharge.
First impressions
The titanium frame feels solid but not cold or heavy, while the curved edges make the grip comfortable. The dual-layer back coating on the Titanium Gray model adds a subtle texture that catches light without slipping. Unfold it and the near-crease-free 8.03-inch main display is immediately striking as a result of vivo’s new rotating-sliding hinge design and aerospace-grade steel components.
Build and durability
The vivo X Fold5 is pitched as Malaysia’s lightest foldable, but strength has not been traded for weight savings. The cover screen is protected by second-gen Armor Glass, which is 30% more puncture resistant than before, while the main display uses ultra-thin glass with an impact-resistant film.
This is also the only foldable with triple protection: IPX8 and IPX9 water resistance plus IP5X dust protection. It even operates at –20 °C, which makes it a serious option for travellers who do not stick to mild climates.
vivo rates the hinge for 600,000 folds in lab conditions. In practical terms, it feels precise when opening and closing, without the looseness that can develop over time in some foldables.
Productivity features
The X Fold5’s Smart AI Productivity Tools makes the most of the large screen.
➤ Origin Workbench lets you run up to five apps at once, each in its own resizable window, with real-time previews.
➤ Shortcut Button gives one-press access to apps, features or tools like the camera or AI captions.
➤ Smart Call Assistant offers real-time call translation and post-call summaries, which is particularly useful in multilingual work.
➤ vivo DocMaster opens and converts multiple document formats instantly, including PDF, CAD and markdown.
➤ Snap Text captures text from printed material straight into your clipboard for editing.
These tools are integrated cleanly, where they feel like part of the device, not bolted-on extras.
ZEISS Photography Camera system
The triple 50MP setup co-engineered with ZEISS covers ultra-wide, wide and telephoto needs. The 50MP ZEISS telephoto camera offers 3× optical zoom, up to 100× digital zoom and macro focusing as close as 15cm. The VCS Bionic main camera handles low light well, keeping detail without pushing noise reduction too far.
Specialised shooting modes like Stage Mode and AI Four-Season Portrait add flexibility. In Stage Mode, AI recognition and telephoto zoom lock onto moving subjects under bright lights, perfect for school performances or events.
Meanwhile, Smart AI Productivity tools like Magic Move and Image Expander help refine shots after capture.
Display quality
Both the main and cover screens are ZEISS Master Color Displays with LTPO 8T technology. They support adaptive refresh rates from 1 Hz to 120 Hz and hit 4,500 nits peak brightness, so outdoor visibility is excellent. TÜV Rheinland certification for eye comfort makes long reading or editing sessions easier on the eyes.
In use, the cover display’s 6.53-inch size and 2,748×1,172 resolution make it fully usable without unfolding. When opened, the main display’s 2480×2200 resolution and 412PPI density deliver sharp, vibrant visuals whether you’re reviewing photos, working on documents or streaming HDR content.
Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage keeps the X Fold5 running fast under heavy multitasking. vivo has added a large 17,307 mm² cooling system with stacked vapour chambers to maintain performance during extended gaming or video editing.
Day-to-day use
For business travel, the vivo X Fold5 works as both phone and tablet. You can edit a presentation on the main display, fold it shut to take a call, then use the cover screen to send follow-up messages without breaking stride. The hinge is steady enough for Flex Mode, letting you use the device hands-free for video calls.
Additionally, social use benefits from the dual-display preview: your subject sees themselves on the cover screen while you shoot from the main camera. This reduces retakes and makes group shots smoother.
Verdict
The vivo X Fold5 is the first foldable I have handled that feels like a realistic daily driver, not a tech demo. Its light build, strong hinge, triple protection rating and Smart AI productivity tools make it a serious option for professionals who need a compact device that works hard.
If you have been waiting for a foldable that combines durability with real-world utility, this is the one to try.
