Vivo X Fold 5 and X200 FE poised for July India launch

Vivo’s summer playbook is looking packed and ambitious. On one end of the spectrum, we’ve got a stylish compact device poised to take on the OnePlus 13s. On the other, a sleek, next-gen foldable threatening to out-thin Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7. And if leaks are on point, both Vivo phones will land on Indian shores around the same time – mid to late July.

According to GSMArena, the Vivo X200 FE and Vivo X Fold 5 are likely to launch in India between July 14 and 19, sliding in just behind the previously rumoured July 10–15 window. But if you’re wondering what makes these phones worth the wait, let’s break it down.

Vivo X200 FE: Compact doesn’t mean compromised

The compact phone wave is gaining momentum, and Vivo wants in. Likely a rebadged version of the Vivo S30 Pro Mini, the Vivo X200 FE sports a tidy 6.3-inch AMOLED display with all the flagship flair. You get 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colour depth, and a retina-searing 5,000-nit peak brightness.

This isn’t just pocket-friendly, it’s a full-fledged spec sheet folded into a slim 7.99mm frame that weighs under 190g. Aesthetically, it’s got flair. Vivo’s pushing four pastel-heavy finishes including Black Luxe, Blue Breeze, Pink Vibe, and Yellow Glow.

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Camera-wise, the X200 FE is expected to house a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor, joined by an 8MP ultrawide and a 50MP 3x telephoto lens; a pretty generous setup for a ‘FE’-tagged phone. Up front, there’s a 50MP selfie shooter with autofocus, a first for Vivo’s X-series.

Under the hood, you’re looking at Android 15 with FunTouch OS 15, and a shockingly large 6,500mAh battery paired with 90W wired charging.

Vivo X Fold 5: The foldable that dares to one-up Samsung

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 may be eyeing the crown of the world’s thinnest foldable when it breaks cover on July 8, but the Vivo X Fold 5 could swoop in just weeks later and steal that spotlight. It could potentially measure a mere 8.2mm when folded, and could shed around 20 grams compared to its predecessor, the Fold 3 Pro.

What’s more impressive is what Vivo seems to be packing into that compact chassis. Rumours suggest a 6,000mAh battery, with 80W fast wired and 40W wireless charging, a power profile that’s unusually generous for something so slim.

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Vivo is reportedly leveraging a fourth-gen silicon-carbon anode combined with a second-gen semi solid-state battery system, a move that speaks to the brand’s willingness to experiment with next-gen energy tech, not just form factor.

On the durability front, the X Fold 5 is rumoured to feature an IPX8 rating for immersion, IPX9+ for high-pressure water jets, and even IP5X for dust resistance, making it one of the most rugged foldables (on paper) we’ve seen yet.

Two launches, one clear message

With the X200 FE, Vivo seems to be betting on users who want a “less is more” approach with a device that fits in your hand, in your life, and still punches above its weight. And with the X Fold 5, it’s aiming to redefine the boundaries of what foldables can be, pushing both slimness and stamina. However, if you’re looking to pick up a camera-centric Vivo phone now, the X200 series, including the vanilla variant and the Pro, are great options.

If both, the X200 FE and X Fold 5, land on the same day, as rumoured, Vivo could find itself playing ball in two very different corners of the smartphone conversation this July. One about refinement, the other about reinvention.