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Foldable, fast, functional

GADGET REVIEW

L OOKING for a smartphone that can do a lot of things at once? theSun spent several days with the vivo X Fold5 and the foldable has proven itself to be very impressive, with almost no drawbacks. At around 217g in weight, the vivo X Fold5 is quite light for a foldable in the current ecosystem while its thickness when folded is about 9.2mm and 4.3mm once opened. The cover and inner foldable screens are essentially the same LTPO Amoled displays with HDR10+ at 1,172 × 2,748 and 2,200 × 2,480 pixels, respectively. In other words, the screens are bright and colourful. Better yet is the hinge itself. Unlike other foldables, the vivo X Fold5’s hinge feels great and looks, well, it cannot even be seen. The crease for the hinge once opened is practically non-existent unless looked at from certain angles and lighting. Ű BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR

really not that great, but the real beauties are the smartphone’s three cameras co-engineered with Zeiss. All three cameras are 50MP. The first is the main camera with a focal length of 23mm, the second is the ultra-wide angle camera at around 16mm and finally, the telephoto camera at 70mm focal length with 3× optical zoom up to 100× digital zoom. Photos taken during the day with all three cameras look

apps or tasks on the same screen. The main takes the biggest chunk of the space, while the other four are grouped to the left. All apps run concurrently, remaining active and visible at all times, with users being able to swap freely between each with no lag. Like most of the industry, vivo’s latest comes with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Accessed by swiping the sidebar, its AI Captions helps transcribe spoken audio, whether in real life through the microphone or system playback of whatever video or audio is being played on the smartphone. Anything that is recognised and transcribed can also be summarised by AI. Triple lens power The vivo X Fold5 has a whopping number of five cameras. Two are standard 20MP “selfie cameras” and

stabilisation, which is ideal for vlogging on the move. Having three screens further allows the vivo X Fold5 to use a Rear HD Selfie mode to take videos (or pictures) with the smartphone opened up, as the cover screen becomes the preview screen. Overall, the vivo X

o vivo X Fold5 comes with power-packed features Multitasking muscle Built largely for multitasking, the vivo X Fold5 runs on the slightly older Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and 16GB RAM, but it is more than enough. Coupled with the Funtouch OS, everything that runs on the smartphone is quick and responsive. The main draw for the foldable will be its multitasking capability once its screens are opened. Those who always run two apps at the same time can use the split-screen option accessed from the non-obstructive small multitasking menu at the top. But, what makes the vivo X Fold5 shine is the Origin Workbench. It enables users to run five concurrent

Fold5 is a great smartphone and will certainly make a big wave in the foldable market. On top of the cameras being good, its capability with the unfolded screen size and

good at their preset focal lengths, but the further it goes, the digital zoom starts

kicking in harder to do the heavy lifting. Even night-time photos look very good. In terms of videos, these cameras perform better. They support 4k video recording and come with image

multitasking capabilities put it over the top.

The vivo X Fold5 makes a strong argument for getting a foldable smartphone. – VIVOPIC

VIVO Malaysia has launched its vivo X Fold5, marking the debut of vivo’s first foldable smartphone in Malaysia. Combining flagship performance, premium craftsmanship and AI-powered productivity, the device redefines what a foldable smartphone can offer. Lighter than many traditional flagships at just 217g, the vivo X Fold5 features Zeiss Master Color Display, the brightest display in any vivo foldable with 4500 nits Local Peak Brightness (on its cover and main display) and an eye-friendly design. Built for longevity and resilience, it offers triple protection, including IPX8 & IPX9 water resistance, IP5X dust resistance and low temperature smooth and it barely made a dent in the battery charge. – PICS BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR/THESUN Running five tasks simultaneously in the Origin Workbench has been

There is also a super-macro mode for extremely up-close and personal picture-taking.

The 70mm telephoto lens is good even in low-light photography.

At night, the base photo mode using the main camera 23mm still led to well-lit pictures.

AI-driven productivity

tasks more seamless than ever. Zeiss imaging meets foldable innovation The vivo X Fold5 is the latest result of the multi-year strategic collaboration between vivo and Zeiss, bringing together advanced research, co-engineered imaging systems and a shared commitment to delivering professional-grade photography in every device. The vivo Zeiss co-engineered Imaging System in the vivo X Fold5 delivers flagship smartphone photography in a foldable design, with Zeiss T* coating for reduced flare and ghosting, enhanced colour fidelity and better contrast on the image, delivering the distinctive “Zeiss Look”: A 50MP Zeiss Telephoto Camera with 3× Optical Zoom and 100× HyperZoom, powered by a large IMX882 sensor for crisp details even at a distance. A 50MP Ultra-Sensing VCS Bionic Main Camera with Sony IMX921 sensor and VCS True Color for stunning colour accuracy and fine detail. A 50MP ultra wide-angle camera with a 120° field of view for landscapes, group shots and architecture. AI-powered enhancements further refine images at high zoom

resistance at -20°C. The vivo X Fold5 is powered by an equivalent 6,000 mAh BlueVolt battery, supporting 80W Dual-Cell FlashCharge and 40W Wireless FlashCharge, ensuring it performs well on the most demanding days. Its 0.92 cm ultra-slim folded profile and the new kinematic hinge enables smooth, lasting folds for extended use. Designed for power users, the vivo X Fold5 introduces a suite of AI-driven productivity tools that elevate multitasking, communication and content creation, making work and creativity

The vivo X Fold5 comes in Feather White and Titanium Gray.

PPT, plus built-in AI capabilities for content creation directly within documents. Smart Call Assistant and AI Transcript Assist real-time transcription, summarisation and language translation, ideal for work on the go. Experience the best of Google on Android on the vivo X Fold5 with experiences such as Google Gemini. With Gemini, the personal AI assistant from Google, users can supercharge their creativity and productivity and get help learning in new ways, writing emails, planning events and more. Whether multitasking between meetings or creating on the move, the vivo X Fold5 is the ideal productivity companion. The vivo X Fold5 is now available for purchase in 16GB + 512GB starting at RM6,999.

levels, delivering professional-grade results across many scenarios. This partnership empowers users to capture life’s moments with outstanding clarity and colour accuracy, no matter the scenario. Designed for seamless productivity Purpose-built for creators and professionals, the vivo X Fold5 introduces an intelligent productivity suite: Origin Workbench enables seamless multitasking, allowing users to run up to five apps at once, manage tasks effortlessly and stay in control, all without the need to switch between multiple devices. vivo DocMaster enables effortless PDF annotation during meetings, with one-click saving and sharing. It also supports seamless format conversion between PDF, Word and

vivo Malaysia CEO Mike Xu says the longstanding support from Malaysians for the company helped bring the new foldable to the country.