UAE Price
AED 8,500
India Price
₹1,49,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2025
The vivo X Fold5 128GB is Vivo's 2025 smartphone featuring a 8.03 inches, 206.5 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 6000 mAh battery. At AED 8,500 in the UAE and ₹1,49,999 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The vivo X Fold5 excels with its 5280-nit peak brightness, ensuring outdoor visibility unmatched by any foldable, and its 80W wired charging refills the 5500mAh battery to 70% in 18 minutes. The 50MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS delivers DSLR-like detail at distance. Ideal for professionals needing a portable workstation—its 8.03-inch 120Hz LTPO display and Android 15 with 4 major upgrades support multitasking with split-screen apps and stylus precision. Its weakness? Thermals throttle under sustained 4K 60fps recording, limiting extended video work. In UAE at AED 8500, it’s competitive because no other foldable offers this blend of brightness, charging speed, and camera versatility at this price. In India at ₹149999, it’s overpriced—Samsung’s Z Fold5 with similar cameras and better cooling costs ₹135000, making the X Fold5 a premium gamble for those who prioritize screen brilliance over thermal stability.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired 40W wireless Reverse wired 5W reverse wireless |
| Battery Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.1, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Laser AF, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Dual-LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/3.6", 0.7µm Cover camera: 20 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/3.6", 0.7µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, Display Port |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 159.7 x 142.3 x 4.3 mmFolded: 159.7 x 72.6 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 217 g or 226 g (7.65 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (closed), aluminum alloy frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 5280Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 8.03 inches, 206.5 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2200 x 2480 pixels (~413 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Titanium Gray, Green, White |
| Models | V2436A, V2429 |
| SAR | 0.86 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body) |
| Price | ₹ 149,998 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1883303 (v10) GeekBench: 6483 (v6) 3DMark: 4739 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1916 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.7 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 13:21h |
| Announced | 2025, June 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, July 02 |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 5 (China) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the X Fold5 5G.
It remains a strong choice for those seeking a premium foldable experience in 2026, especially if you value build quality and software refinement over cutting-edge specs. The 128GB storage is sufficient for most users, and its price holds value compared to newer flagships.
The vivo X Fold5 128GB is priced at AED 8500 in the UAE. It is available through authorized vivo retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The vivo X Fold5 128GB is priced at ₹149999 in India. It is available through vivo's official website and select authorized electronics retailers.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos with accurate colors in both daylight and low-light conditions. The main sensor excels in detail retention, and the foldable design enables stable portrait and video capture.
The battery life supports a full day of heavy use, including folding/unfolding, multitasking, and media consumption. It efficiently manages power across both inner and outer displays without frequent recharging.
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