Vivo X Fold 5 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Verdict
Vivo X Fold 5 scores higher on the OH Rank (68 vs 58), winning 3 of 10 categories including Performance and Battery. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 4.5mm wider than Vivo X Fold 5. Vivo X Fold 5 is the more recent release, from Jul 2, 2025.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
68
58
Vivo X Fold 5
72.6mm (2.86in) · Jul 2, 2025 · FOLD · Rank #101
9+11+13+12+9+5+4+0+5+0 = 68
FOLD* TOP Selfie* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: Vivo is aiming for the very best with the X Fold 5. Fold 5 features the biggest battery yet on a foldable and offers excellent brightness on both screens. the back camera performance while good, it is not as good as you'd expect from Vivo.
PROs
excellent build, only 4.3mm thick when open, very good SnapDragon 8 Gen 3 with UFS 4.1 performance, sub-60min 80W wired (40W wireless) fast charging, 2 >1800nits bright LTPO AMOLED screens (the inner one has Dolby Vision too), IP59 protection, Zeiss branded 50MP 23mm OIS main + 50MP 70mm OIS periscope tele + 50MP 15mm ultrawide (all with PDAF) are great on paper but produce only above average images and videos (with limited dynamic range), good (not great) video recording quality, 4 years of OS updates and a fast USB-C 3.2 port with video out
CONs
1 year old processor, the 6000mAh Silicone Carbon battery should deliver better battery endurance, no AF on either 20MP selfie (but you'll use the main camera for selfies), no expandable memory, no desktop replacement software and limited market availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
77.1mm (3.04in) · Sep 2024 · FOLD · Rank #197
5+6+13+12+9+5+3+0+5+0 = 58
FOLD* TOP Software* TOP SelfieMidrange
EDITORIAL: In a change of direction, Google abandoned their first Fold's proportions (shorter and wider outer screen) for proportions that match other book-like foldable phones. 9 Pro Fold comes with a newer Tensor chip (4nm), smaller battery and (mostly) the same imaging setup.
PROs
excellent build, >2000nits bright >400ppi 120Hz OLED outer screen and >2000nits 380ppi 120Hz LTPO OLED inner screen with HDR10+, immersible IPX8 protection, very average imaging from a 48MP 25mm OIS main + 10.5MP 112mm OIS tele + 10.5MP ultrawide (all with PDAF) setup, average performance from the 2 10MP 23mm PDAF selfie cameras (but you can use the main setup), average video recording, a promise of 7 years of OS updates, fast USB-C 3.2 port and Satellite SOS Service option
CONs
chunky bezels on both screens, mediocre Tensor G3 with UFS 3.1 performance, 24hr endurance (outer screen, will last less if you use the inner screen too) 4650mAh lithium battery with >90min slow 21W (7.5W wireless) charging, no expandable memory, no desktop replacement functionality
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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