vivo Malaysia has officially launched the X Fold5 for the local market and while we got an early hands-on of the device a couple of weeks ago, this marks the actual entry so that everyone interested in it can get a taste of its productivity-first approach.
At first glance, the 4.3 mm unfolded + 9.2mm folded profile makes it competitive in the current market, while the 217g weight makes it easy to handle even when unfolded.
On the visual front, it runs an 8.03-inch 2K+ AMOLED LTPO inner display while the outer cover screen is at 6.53 inches, and both panels are TÜV Rheinland-certified for eye protection and tuned with Zeiss Master color calibration for a true-to-life viewing experience.
Despite its rather “bad choice” of running a last-gen SoC, its camera is still the iconic Zeiss-powered tri-camera setup, with the dual front cameras located on both the inner and outer displays enabling a quick and seamless selfie/video call.
Meanwhile, durability comes certified with IP5X dust resistance, IPX8/IPX9+ water resistance, a carbon-fiber hinge rated for 600,000 folds, and a second-generation Armor Glass that resists scratches and impacts.
Rounding up the device is a rather big battery with strong, fast charge wattage, reliable wireless connection, and a seemingly “optimized” compatibility layer with Apple devices.
For more info on the rest of the unique offerings, do check out our early hands-on experience with the phone.
vivo X Fold5 early hands-on: A productivity powerhouse dressed in elegance
And as always, a spec rundown for the thing:
- 8.03-inch LTPO AMOLED Inner Display
- 2200 x 2480 Resolution
- 120Hz Refresh Rate
- HDR10+ Support
- 6.53-inch LTPO AMOLED Outer Display
- 1172 x 2748 Resolution
- 120Hz Refresh Rate
- HDR10+ Support
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chipset
- 16GB RAM
- 512GB Storage
- Triple Rear Camera
- Main: 50MP f/1.6 (PDAF, OIS)
- Periscope Telephoto: 50MP f/2.6 (PDAF, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom)
- Ultra-Wide: 50MP f/2.1 (PDAF)
- 20MP Selfie Cameras
- 6,000mAh Battery
- 80W Wired
- 40W Wireless
- Reverse Wired
- 5W Reverse Wireless
- Titanium Grey, Feather White Colors
Price and Availability
At RM6,999, the vivo X Fold5 is currently open for pre-orders over at the official website, but from August 2 to September 1, you may also enjoy additional perks if you do it via any vivo Concept Stores, such as:
Zero Interest Instalment Plan Promotion
- Up to 24 months of 0% Instalment Payment Plan and Cashback
- Affin Bank: RM100 Instant Rebate and 5x AFFIN Rewards Points (limited to the first 100 Affin Bank credit cardholders)
- Pay Later by Grab: RM60 off with a minimum spend of RM550 and 0% instalment for up to 4 months (offer valid until 30 September 2025)
- SPayLater: Up to 12 months instalment plan (1.5% monthly fee applies for plans of 3
months or longer)
Trade-in Promotion
- Up to RM200 rebate when selected models are traded in
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