The Live Chinese manufacturer has a few hours presented on the home market I live x fold5new folding smartphone that has been the protagonist of a long series of official teaser who, piece by piece, have revealed us his peculiarities.
Although they are more subtle, powerful and resistant than the predecessor, it is not configured as the thinnest folding in the world (even if it approaches it) but aims to sweat thanks to many optimizations, a high -level photographic sector and, in general, high -end technical specifications. Let’s find out all the details, including sales prices for the Chinese market.
Alive x fold5 is official
I live x fold5 It is the direct successor of the former Fold3 launched by the Chinese producer in March 2024 and, compared to it, raises the bar over the whole line, already starting from the construction quality.
The smartphone is thinner, reaching i 9.2 mm by closed and 4.3 mm from open but only in coloring Titanium which, at the same time, represents the most “lighter” with a weight of 217 grams; In the other two colors, the smartphone is often 9.7 mm From closed (4.55 mm from open) and weighs 226 grams.
The new zipper, made of high resistance steel and carbon fiber to be as resistant and lightest possible to help us contribute to this improvement. Another novelty is linked to resistance: the smartphone enjoys the IP58 and IP59 certifications (it is the first and unique, at the moment, waterproof folding for water); In addition, it is designed to work in very cold environments, up to -20 ° C.
Displays does not change compared to the previous generation model, both Ltpoboth AMOLED: the external one is from 6.53 inches with resolution FHD+; the internal one is from 8.03 inches with resolution 2,480 x 2,200 pixels. In both cases, we have a peak brightness equal to 4,500 nit.
Punta soc from 2024 but “masterpiece” on the battery
Under the hood, it pulsates it Snapdragon 8 Jan 3 of Qualcomm: it is not the most powerful soc of the moment, it is true, but the evolves the8 Jan 2 present in model 2024; To keep him company, they are present 12 or 16 GB of RAM LPDDR5X memory and up to 1 TB of storage space.
From the point of view of connectivity, I live x fold5 supports 5G networks, the Wi-Fi 7The Bluetooth 5.4theNFCThe GPS (dual-band) and a door USB-C with video output. The system of antennas is very interesting which, integrated in the zipper, allows the smartphone to have maximum reception even as closed.
Another small “masterpiece” has been developed about the battery: it is the folding with the largest battery ever, with an equivalent capacity of 6,000 mAh obtained by two cells al silicon-carbon And lithium ions. The smartphone recharges via cable a 80 W but it also supports wireless charging a 40 Wdespite the reduced thickness and such battery.
Nothing new regarding the photographic sector
As per tradition, also the photographic sector of I live x fold5 is made in collaboration with Zeiss. Compared to the previous model, however, there are not many improvements:
- The main sensor is a Sony imx921 from 1/1.56 ″ with opening f/1.57resolution 50 megapixeloptical image stabilization and coating Zeiss T*.
- The second ultra-glandular (equivalent 15 mm) is from 1/2.75 ″ with opening f/2,05resolution 50 megapixel and vision angle a 119 °.
- The periscopic telephoto lens (equivalent 85 mm) relies on a Sony imx882 from 1/1.95 ″ with opening f/2.55resolution 50 megapixel and optical image stabilization, for the 3x optical zoom.
The smartphone is then equipped with two front cameras, one on the external display and one on the internal display: in both cases, the sensor is from 20 megapixela little less defined than that on the previous generation model.
It is the first Android smartphone compatible with Apple Watch
I live x fold5 debuts on the market with on board Originos 5 based on Android 15. Net of the various customizations and optimizations developed for the folding by the Chinese manufacturer, the smartphone can boast a peculiarity: it is The first Android smartphone capable of working with a Apple Watch.
From the Apple smartwatch, users in possession of the new live folding can answer calls, view messages and synchronize the health data recorded by the smartwatch with the app I live Health.
The compatibility with the ecosystem of the Cupertino giant do not end here: the folding offers a fluid listening/interaction experience even when connected to the airpods, it is able to access the file manager on Mac computers and can even act as an extensive screen for the Mac computer, it works in unison with iPhone.
Technical specifications and images of Vivo x Fold5
Below are the key specifications of the new I live x fold5.
- Dimensions (from closed): 159.68 x 72.6 x 9.2/9.7 mm
- Dimensions (open): 159.68 x 142,29 x 4.3/4.55 mm
- Weight: 217/226 grams
- External display: Ltpo Amoled from 6.53 ″ FHD+, 120 Hz, 4,500 Nit (peak)
- Internal display: Ltpo AMOLED 8T from 8.03 ″ (2,480 x 2.200 pixels), 120 Hz, 4,500 Nit (peak)
- Soc: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Jan 3 (4 Nm)
- Memories: 12/16 GB (RAM LPDDR5X) + 256/512 GB or 1 TB (storage space UFS 4.0)
- Rear camera: triple of 50 mp (main with OIS, Ultra-Wide, periscopic telephoto lens for the 3x optical zoom) with Zeiss optics
- Front camera: 20 MP
- Mobile networks and connectivity: 5g, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS (dual-band), USB-C
- Fingerprint reader: Yes (mounted laterally)
- Drums: Si/c li-ion (double cell), 6,000 mahwired recharge a 80 Wwireless charging a 40 W
- Operating system: Originos 5 base Android 15
To know all the technical specifications of the I live x fold5we refer you to its complete technical data sheet.
Availability and prices of Vivo x Fold5
The new I live x fold 5 It is already pre-ordinable in China, with actual sales that will begin in seven days, or 2 July 2025. The smartphone arrives in the three colors Pine Green, Titanium And White and in four different memory configurations, proposed to the following prices:
- Configuration 12+256 GB at the price of 6.999 Yuan (about 839 euros)
- Configuration 12+512 GB at the price of 7.999 Yuan (about 959 euros)
- Configuration 16+512 GB at the price of 8.499 Yuan (about 1,019 euros)
- Configuration 16 GB + 1 TB at the price of 9.499 Yuan (about 1,139 euros)
Considering that the Chinese manufacturer tends to bring very few smartphones to the Italian market, it is very likely that the new folding does not arrive in our part; There is even the possibility that it remains confined to the Chinese market.
