Vivo launched the X Fold 3 in March of last year, and it now appears that the company is gearing up for the introduction of its successor. Contrary to earlier predictions, the upcoming model is expected to be named Vivo X Fold 5. A recent report suggests that Vivo may bypass the Vivo X Fold 4 name due to cultural sensitivities surrounding the number four, known as tetraphobia.
The anticipated Vivo X Fold 5 is rumored to retain the 8.03-inch internal display found in its predecessor. Speculations indicate that the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, complemented by a robust 6,000mAh battery.
Expected Specifications for the Vivo X Fold 5
Recent leaks from XpertPick, in collaboration with notable tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh), have revealed intriguing details about the forthcoming foldable smartphone. According to the leaks, the Vivo X Fold 5 will feature an internal 8.03-inch foldable AMOLED screen, boasting a 2K+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. On the exterior, it is expected to have a 6.53-inch LTPO OLED display, also with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Powering the Vivo X Fold 5 will be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, alongside 16GB of RAM and a generous 512GB of internal storage. For context, the previous model, X Fold 3 Pro, utilized the same chipset, while the standard X Fold 3 was equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
In terms of photography, the Vivo X Fold 5 is set to feature a triple rear camera array. This includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor from Sony (IMX921), a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens with autofocus capabilities, and a periscope telephoto lens, also 50-megapixels, offering 3x optical zoom. Additionally, two 32-megapixel sensors are expected on both the inner and outer screens, catering to selfies and video calls.
The upcoming device is rumored to incorporate a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a three-stage Alert Slider. While it may include several AI-driven functionalities and offer an IP rating, the specific rating remains unconfirmed at this time.
Furthermore, the Vivo X Fold 5 is anticipated to feature the industry-leading 6,000mAh battery, with support for 90W wired charging and 30W wireless charging capabilities. This advancement positions it as a potential leader in battery capacity within the foldable smartphone market. In comparison, the X Fold 3 includes a 5,500mAh battery with 80W wired charging support. The dimensions of the Vivo X Fold 5 are speculated to be 4.3mm when unfolded and 9.33mm when folded.
