New Release Updated: Mar 2026

Vivo X5

$456 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 5.0" AMOLED

Processor Snapdragon 615

Battery 2250mAh

RAM & Storage 16GB storage, microSDXC

Full Specs

Should you buy the Vivo X5?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $456

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Network Technology: GSM / CDMA / LTE
Launch Announced: 2014. Released 2014 Status: Discontinued
Body Dimensions: 143.3 x 71.1 x 6.3 mm (5.64 x 2.80 x 0.25 in) Weight: 141 g (4.97 oz) SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM ( X5v, X5s)/ Single SIM (X5L)
Display Type: IPS LCD Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm² (~67.6% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Platform OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), Funtouch 2 Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) CPU: Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) GPU: Adreno 405
Memory Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) Internal: 16GB 2GB RAM
: eMMC 4.5
Main Camera Single: 13 MP, AF Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR Video: 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single: 5 MP Video:
Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
: 32-bit/192kHz audio
Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP Positioning: GPS NFC: No Radio: No USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG
Features Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery Type: Li-Ion 2250 mAh, non-removable
Misc Colors: White

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.