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Vivo’s long-awaited foldable smartphone is finally set to land in the Philippines this month—and a local price tag may have just surfaced. According to an industry report, the vivo X Fold5, available in a 16GB/512GB configuration, is priced at ₱109,999, potentially undercutting rival large foldables while matching them in premium specs.
Why this matters
This will be the first time vivo brings its foldable outside China, marking a big regional push for the brand. The company confirmed an August Philippine launch following earlier teasers.
Key specs at a glance
- Battery & charging: 6,000mAh BlueVolt battery with 80W wired and 40W wireless charging—among the largest batteries on any foldable.
- Durability: Multi-rating protection with water and dust resistance (IPX8/IPX9/IPX9+ plus IP5X) and a reinforced hinge architecture.
- Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with LPDDR5X and UFS 4.1 for flagship multitasking.
- Displays: 8.03-inch inner 2K LTPO AMOLED and 6.53-inch outer LTPO AMOLED, both at 120Hz and very high peak brightness.
- Size & weight: About 4.3 mm thin when open and ~217 g, positioning it among the lightest book-style foldables.
- Cameras: ZEISS-backed 50MP triple rear array including a telephoto; higher-res selfie cameras than some rivals.
More context & details (paragraphs you asked for)
Beyond the sticker price, the X Fold5 is shaping up as a battery endurance champ. Vivo’s BlueVolt tech blends a silicon-anode and semi-solid chemistry to hit an “equivalent” 6,000mAh capacity without ballooning weight, paired with 80W dual-cell charging and 40W wireless—specs you rarely see on ultra-thin foldables. That big pack, together with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and faster memory/storage, should translate to confident all-day use and snappy multitasking even with dual-screen workflows.
Durability is another headline. Vivo’s second-gen Armour Architecture uses an aerospace-grade hinge with carbon-fibre supports to reduce pressure on the folding panel and tame the crease. Crucially, the X Fold5 combines multiple water-resistance ratings (including IPX8 and IPX9) and IP5X dust protection—rare on a big foldable. If those lab claims hold up, it could set a new baseline for everyday ruggedness in this category.
On visuals, both the 8.03-inch inner display and 6.53-inch cover panel are LTPO 120Hz AMOLEDs tuned for high peak brightness, while the ZEISS-branded triple 50MP system (wide, ultrawide, and a 3x telephoto) aims to bring flagship-grade imaging to a productivity-first device. Vivo also talks up AI-assisted productivity features (think document handling and windowing tricks) to make better use of the big canvas.
For regional context, India’s 16GB/512GB model launched at ₹1,49,999 with launch promos, hinting that vivo’s PH pricing could be aggressive versus Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7, which starts at ₱112,990 locally. With a lighter body and bigger battery, vivo’s strategy seems clear: beat the market leader on practicality while keeping the spec sheet premium.
How it stacks up (quick take)
At a spotted ₱109,999, the X Fold5 would undercut the Galaxy Z Fold7’s base price while offering a larger battery, broader protection ratings, and a notably lighter chassis. The trade-off is sticking to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 instead of the very latest silicon, but early coverage still notes smooth, top-tier performance.
Availability
Vivo Philippines has teased an August rollout. Expect official launch timing and preorder promos to follow shortly.