"So light, yet so powerful", this is the slogan of vivo X Fold3. The extreme lightness and excellent system experience make this folding screen very popular. This time, the new vivo X Fold5 broke its own record of lightness and thinness, and there are more new ways to play in the user experience. How is it? This article will tell you one by one.
Lighter and more convenient folding flagship
First take a look at the color matching. vivo X Fold5 has three color matching options: "Qingsong", "Mingbai" and "Titanium". The main color matching "Qingsong" in our hands adopts a dark green design. There is also a flowing light and shadow effect when turning the phone, which feels quite low-key and powerful.
As soon as you get started with vivo X Fold5, you can feel the extreme lightness and thinness. The thinnest thickness in the unfolded state is only 4.3mm. Although the thickness of this "Qingsong" color matching has reached 4.55mm, the actual feeling is also very light and thin. The thickness of the folded state is only 9.7mm, and when using the external screen, you can also have a feel comparable to that of a traditional straight-panel mobile phone.
In terms of details, the edge of the middle frame of vivo X Fold5 has a slight arc. The advantage is that it has a good grip whether it is folded or unfolded, and it will not feel uncomfortable like a right-angle frame. The lens module is still the classic centered large circle design, but the distance between the lenses is different, but the overall design is symmetrical, and the Zeiss T* logo in the middle is also very familiar.
This frame also has a new shortcut operation button. This interaction is somewhat similar to the iPhone. In the settings, two interaction modes, long press and double click, can be provided. Different startup functions can be set respectively, such as switching ringtones and vibrations, opening the camera, and turning on the flashlight. These basic operations are supported and can be set according to your own habits.
In addition, vivo X Fold5 is the world's only three-proof folding screen, supporting IPX8&IPX9 waterproof levels, bringing IPX9+ waterproof capabilities, which is very friendly to areas with more rainfall such as the south, and IP5X dustproof capabilities can also let you use it with confidence. And vivo X Fold5 also supports use at -20˚C, without fear of the cold weather in the north in winter.
The imaging experience is still excellent
Although the vivo X Fold5 has become thinner, the user experience is still remarkable. In terms of imaging, in addition to the old friend IMX921 and the JN1 ultra-wide-angle lens, a 50-megapixel IMX882 periscope telephoto lens has been added. This lens supports 3X native focal length, that is, 70mm focal length, and the F2.55 aperture also brings a 33% increase in the comprehensive light intake.
From the sample photos, the output of vivo X Fold5 is still very stable. In the default vivid mode, the pictures taken still have a relatively high saturation, which is more pleasing to the eye.
Of course, vivo X Fold5 also adds a negative filter, which supports one-click direct output of negative style colors and tones. Live Photo also supports negative style to meet more shooting needs.
(Left: No filter, right: Negative filter)
(Negative sample)
(Negative sample)
Thanks to this telephoto lens, the portrait shooting of vivo X Fold5 is also excellent. With the main camera lens, it can support five golden focal lengths for portrait shooting. On vivo X Fold5, I still recommend using the 85mm focal length to shoot portraits, which not only brings a more obvious sense of space compression, but also highlights the main body of the character and the sense of story of the picture.
There is also a telephoto macro function. The telephoto macro of vivo X Fold5 also optimizes the out-of-focus effect. It has to be said that the folding screen has a telephoto lens, which can unlock a lot of shooting scenes. Whether it is a distant landscape or a close detail, vivo X Fold5 can record it clearly.
(Telephoto macro sample)
Folding screen interaction upgraded again
In terms of interaction, vivo X Fold5 still has a lot of upgrades, the most important of which is the new "Atomic Workbench" function, which can display 5 applications in the same screen, one application in the foreground, and the other four applications will be in the atomic window, which is a bit similar to the "front desk scheduling" function on Apple devices, except that these 5 applications are running in real time on the same screen, allowing you to keep an eye on content changes at any time.
If you also want to play horizontal screen games, "Atomic Workbench" can also adapt to the screen layout. When the game is used as the main application, the screen will automatically switch to the top and bottom layout. The same is true when watching videos in horizontal screen, bringing higher space utilization.
Speaking of Apple, vivo X Fold5 is the first Android phone to connect to Apple Watch. You only need to install "vivo Health Interconnection" on Apple Watch to pair X Fold5, and the information reminders and health data on the watch can be seamlessly transferred to the phone.
The same surprise is the earphones. The vivo X Fold5 can also connect directly to AirPods, and can also display the status of the earphones, convenient functions, and even support spatial audio and device search. It can be said that for friends who are worried that Android phones cannot directly connect to Apple Watches and earphones, the vivo X Fold5 is your only answer at present.
Not only that, for friends who use two mobile phones at the same time, the vivo X Fold5 can also be your best iPhone partner. WeChat messages, text messages, and calls on iPhone can all be transferred to the vivo X Fold5. For example, if you need to receive a verification code on the iPhone, you can now directly obtain the verification code on the vivo X Fold5 and enter it directly and quickly, which greatly improves the convenience.
Battery life is believed to be a major flaw of the iPhone. The vivo X Fold5 is equipped with an equivalent 6000mAh battery. In the actual test under the unfolded state, the screen brightness is adjusted to 200nit. One hour of Weibo browsing consumes 10% of power, one hour of 4K video playback consumes 8% of power, and one hour of King of Glory Qualifying consumes 18% of power. This battery life performance not only does not need to worry about its own battery life, but also can reverse charge the iPhone, greatly alleviating your battery life anxiety.
Summary
The appearance design of vivo X Fold5 can be expressed in the four words "lighter and stronger". The simple design and comfortable grip feel will surely make you love it. In addition, the excellent image performance and ultra-efficient interaction can also make vivo X Fold5 a light office artifact.
If you want to switch from the Apple ecosystem to the Android camp, this vivo X Fold5, which supports connecting to Apple Watches, headphones and other devices, and can also receive information from the iPhone, may be the best "Apple partner" at present. Of course, if you simply want to change to a folding screen flagship, vivo X Fold5 is believed to satisfy you.
