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Vivo does it again — the X Fold 5 is the best foldable I used in 2025


Move over Samsung, Vivo is the brand to beat in this category.

(Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central)Vivo unveiled the X Fold 5 alongside the new X200 FE on July 14, and the devices are slated to go on sale in select Asian countries over the coming weeks. (Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central)You get a dedicated button on the side that lets you trigger actions — similar to the Plus key on the OnePlus 13s — and it has good configurability. (Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central)Although Vivo didn't make many changes to the design, the X Fold 5 has a sleek profile, and there are no issues with usability.

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