The new Vivo X Fold 5 offers Apple Watch and iPhone integration, letting Android users answer calls, view messages, and sync health data. Here’s how it works.
Vivo X Fold 5 Surprisingly Connects with the Apple Watch… Yes, Really
Android foldables are getting seriously competitive, but Vivo’s new X Fold 5 just took the battle to Apple’s doorstep in the most unexpected way. Alongside a sleek design, powerful specs, and even dust resistance, Vivo is doing what few Android brands dare: supporting Apple Watch integration.
Foldable Meets Functionality
On paper, the Vivo X Fold 5 is a hardware powerhouse:
- Massive 6,000 mAh battery
- 8.03-inch foldable inner display
- Up to 16GB RAM
- Three 50MP cameras on the back
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- IP5X dust resistance—the highest on a foldable
- Surprisingly lightweight at just 217g
But the real surprise? Cross-platform compatibility.
Apple Watch Integration on Android? Yup.
In a move that’s raised eyebrows, Vivo says the X Fold 5 can connect to the Apple Watch, allowing users to:
- Answer calls
- View iMessages and notifications
- Sync health data to the Vivo Health app
The details are still a bit murky, but it appears Vivo may be pulling off a clever passthrough from a paired iPhone, bridging data to Android via its software layer. This is the first time an Android phone has claimed to integrate with Apple Watch, and it might just be a game-changer for mixed-device households.
That’s not where this ends. Vivo is claiming you can access your Mac files straight from the phone as well. Not only that, you can remotely control the Mac too? Want to extend your Mac’s display? Yup, the X Fold 5 will act as an extended screen. This is huge!
Also Features a Desktop-Style Multitasking UI
Vivo is also debuting an “Atomic Workbench,” allowing users to run up to five Android apps simultaneously in a slick desktop-style layout which would be perfect for multitaskers and productivity power users.
Availability
The Vivo X Fold 5 is currently available for pre-order in China, but there’s no word yet on a global launch. If it does go international with Apple Watch support intact, this could disrupt the foldable space, and rattle the walled garden just a bit.
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