Vivo X Fold5 Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR17208
Price of Vivo X Fold5 in South Africa as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: Vivo
Display: 8.03" Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 5280Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Camera: Triple: 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (periscope telephoto) + 50 MP (ultrawide)
Battery: 6,000 mAh / 80W
Memory: 12 GB RAM / 250 GB storage
Should you buy the Vivo X Fold5?
Expert Score
8.4 / 10
Reasons to Buy
- Exceptionally thin and lightweight design
- Class-leading battery life for a foldable
- High-quality, bright LTPO AMOLED displays
- Robust IP58/IP59+ water and dust resistance
- Ergonomic hinge for easy one-handed opening
Reasons to Avoid
- Uses previous-generation chipset at launch
- Software includes pre-installed ads
- Multitasking interface less polished than top competitors
- Main camera sensor smaller than X Fold3 Pro
- Shorter software update commitment than rivals
Detailed Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2025-06-25 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2025-07-02 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | V2436A, V2429 |
Body
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 159.7 x 142.3 x 4.3 mm; Folded: 159.7 x 72.6 x 9.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g |
| Build | Glass front (closed), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 5280Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
|---|---|
| Size | 8.03 inches |
| Resolution | 2200 x 2480 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 4500 nits peak |
Platform
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 5 (China) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 250 GB |
| Card slot | No |
Camera
| Rear camera | Triple: 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (periscope telephoto) + 50 MP (ultrawide) |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP |
| Rear features | Color spectrum sensor, Laser AF, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Dual-LED flash, panorama |
| Selfie camera | Single: 20 MP (wide) + Cover camera: 20 MP (wide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 20 MP |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired charging | 80W |
| Wireless charging | 40W |
| Reverse charging | Reverse wired 5W reverse wireless |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | 1 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, Display Port |
| Radio | No |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | side-mounted |
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Colors | Titanium Gray, Green, White |
| SAR | 0.86 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body) |
Specifications last checked Jun 15, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Vivo X Fold5 was officially 2025-07-02.
The starting retail price for the Vivo X Fold5 in South Africa is currently za ZAR17208.
It features a 8.03" Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 5280Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision display with 2200 x 2480 pixels resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is Triple: 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (periscope telephoto) + 50 MP (ultrawide), with video recording listed as 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS.
The device lists a 6,000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion battery, with 80W wired charging.
