This Galaxy Z Fold 7 challenger slims down but levels up in battery
vivo shows off key specs ahead of launch
The vivo X Fold 5 is coming next week and vivo‘s product manager, Han Boxiao, has shared some early details to stir the hype.
According to Boxiao, the X Fold 5 will be about 2mm thinner and 20g lighter than the current X Fold 3 Pro. That translates to a closed thickness of 9.2mm and a weight of just 216g. When opened, it will dip below the 5mm mark – although the exact number still depends on how the hinge is built.
There is more – the battery also uses second-gen semi-solid electrolytes, which means it’ll keep working in extreme cold, even down to -30°C (-22°F).
It [the battery] is so light that you can use a card to build a bridge to hold it steadily.
– Han Boxiao, vivo’s product manager, June 2025
Foldable season is heating up – and vivo wants the edge
The upcoming phone’s battery will be super thin. | Image credit – vivo
So yeah, battery life and design might not be Samsung’s winning cards this year – but global availability still works heavily in its favor. That alone could make a big difference when you walk into a store.
Looking like a solid upgrade – but still room for improvement
Plus, it is expected to support high-frequency PWM dimming to ease eye strain and carry IPX8/IPX9 protection. Not great, but still welcome. Why do I say this?
Because, of course, we still wish vivo stepped up its game on durability. The previous model had IPX8, but adding at least some dust resistance like Samsung’s IP48 wouldn’t hurt. A full IP68 rating may be asking too much for a foldable, but small wins matter.
Also hoping for an upgrade to the audio since the current model doesn’t exactly impress there – though that is a common weakness in foldables. Either way, once the X Fold 5 drops, we will be ready with a full review breaking down all the pros and cons so you can decide if it is worth your money. Until then, why not explore what the current gen and its rivals are all about?
