Introduction

Foldable phones are becoming increasingly popular as the technology advances. When selecting a foldable device, there are a few key factors to consider.

First on my list would be the display quality, weight, thickness, and battery life. Fast charging is definitely a bonus, especially if it includes wireless charging support.

The vivo X Fold5 is not the thinnest among the three but it has one of the largest display. The battery at 6000 mAh and 80W wire/wireless charge is a big win against the other two.

Next is the software experience—features like AI tools, split-screen functionality, and multitasking capabilities are important. This is quite common as most integrate Google Gemini. So, the main difference would be it’s own add on.

Lastly, the camera and video capabilities play a big role in the decision. vivo X Fold5 has the best in photography/videography integrated into this compact foldable phone which makes it stands out.

So, how does it compare to the Honor Magic V5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 ?

Here is a comparison chart of the 3 recently announced foldable.

FeatureVivo X Fold 5HONOR Magic V5Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Weight217g214g~215g
Thickness (Folded)9.2mm8.8mm8.9mm
Main Display8.03” 2K+, 120Hz, 4500 nits7.92” 2K+, 120Hz, 2500 nits8” QXGA+, 120Hz, ~2600 nits
Cover Display6.53”, 4500 nits6.43”, LTPO OLED, 2500 nits6.5”, AMOLED, ~2600 nits
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Snapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Battery6000mAh5450mAh4400mAh
Charging80W Wired / Wireless FlashCharge66W Wired / 50W Wireless45W Wired / 25W Wireless
Camera System50MP+50MP+50MP ZEISS + 100x HyperZoom50MP + 12MP Ultra-Wide + 20MP Telephoto50MP + 12MP + 10MP (AI-enhanced)
Durability RatingIPX8/IPX9 + Dust + Cold ResistanceIPX8, Basic DustIPX8 only
AI ToolsGemini AI, Origin WorkbenchMagicOS AI suiteGalaxy AI, Live Translate, Note Assist
OS & Ecosystemvivo Funtouch + Google integrationMagicOS 9One UI + Galaxy Ecosystem
Price (SG)~$2,599 SGD~$2,299 SGD~$2,698 SGD
Release DateAug 2025July 2025July 2025