June 24, 2025 – The battle for foldable supremacy is heating up, and Vivo has just thrown down a significant gauntlet. In a move sure to send ripples through the tech world, the company has seemingly teased key specifications of its upcoming flagship foldable, the Vivo X Fold5, directly positioning it as a formidable rival to the recently launched Honor Magic V3 and the anticipated Oppo Find N5.
The reveal came unexpectedly via Vivo's official Weibo account. While not an official launch announcement, the post heavily implied the figures pertain to the X Fold5, showcasing what could be a landmark achievement in foldable design: extreme thinness and lightness.
According to the teaser image shared by Vivo on Weibo:
- Thickness (Folded): Approximately 10.2mm
- Thickness (Unfolded): A remarkably svelte 4.55mm
- Weight: A jaw-dropping ~219 grams
Embedded Link: Vivo's Weibo Teaser
These numbers, if accurate upon launch, represent a significant leap forward from its well-received predecessor, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro. The X Fold3 Pro, launched earlier this year, already impressed with its weight around 236 grams and folded thickness of 11.2mm. Shedding potentially 17 grams and nearly a full millimeter off the folded profile while achieving sub-4.6mm thinness unfolded is a major engineering feat.
Direct Competition in the Crosshairs:
Vivo's choice of comparison points is highly strategic and leaves little doubt about its ambitions:
- Honor Magic V3: Launched just last week, the Magic V3 set a new bar by weighing 226 grams (for the vegan leather version) with a folded thickness of 10.2mm. Vivo's teased 219g weight undercuts this significantly.
- Oppo Find N5: While Oppo hasn't officially revealed the Find N5's specs, leaks and expectations based on its lineage suggest it will also target the ultra-premium, lightweight segment. Vivo is clearly signaling its intent to beat or match Oppo's offering. Industry whispers, like those reported by GSMArena, have long suggested Vivo was gunning for the foldable thinness crown with this generation.
Background: GSMArena on Vivo's Ambitions
What This Means:
Achieving a weight of 219 grams is monumental. It brings the X Fold5 dangerously close to, or even potentially lighter than, many premium traditional "slab" flagship smartphones (like the iPhone 15 Pro Max at ~221g), while offering a large tablet-like screen when unfolded. The sub-4.6mm unfolded thickness also promises an incredibly sleek profile.
Beyond Thin and Light:
While the teaser focuses on dimensions, expectations for the X Fold5 remain sky-high in other areas. It's anticipated to feature:
- The latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor.
- Vivo's proprietary V3 imaging chip for enhanced photography and video.
- A large, high-refresh-rate inner and outer display, likely with improved durability.
- A substantial battery with ultra-fast charging (potentially exceeding 100W).
- An advanced hinge mechanism enabling that slim profile.
More Context: GSMArena on Vivo's Plans
The Foldable Race Intensifies:
Vivo's calculated tease is a clear shot across the bows of Honor and Oppo. It signals that the X Fold5 isn't just an incremental upgrade but a potentially category-defining device focused on eliminating the traditional compromises of foldables – primarily bulk and weight. If Vivo delivers on these specs while maintaining strong performance, camera capabilities, and battery life, the X Fold5 could seriously challenge the Magic V3 for the title of the most desirable large foldable of 2025 and set a high bar for the Oppo Find N5.
What's Next?
An official launch for the Vivo X Fold5 is expected imminently, likely within the next few weeks, as Vivo moves to capitalize on the buzz generated by this leak and position itself ahead of key rivals in the crucial second half of the year. Tech enthusiasts and foldable fans are now on high alert, waiting to see if the X Fold5 lives up to these tantalizing promises and truly reshapes the premium foldable landscape. The gauntlet has been thrown; it's now Honor and Oppo's move.
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