Folding smartphones are currently extremely popular, and even Xiaomi is aware of this, which is preparing its first "flipper" under the name Xiaomi MIX Flip. These are the first leaks that we know of.
Xiaomi MIX Flip: The first Xiaomi smartphone with a flip-up design
Xiaomi continues to develop its other devices, including a flip-up smartphone Xiaomi MIX Flip. It will join the folding device MIX Fold 4, which according to the latest information should be exclusive, for the time being only for the Chinese market. But how will it be with the new "Flip" smartphone?
The start of its development began in 2021. The device was codenamed "argo" and was originally supposed to be powered by a flagship chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. However, the Chinese technology giant decided to stop the development of this model and the last internal build of MIUI for its prototype was MIUI-V21.4.24. However, after a few years, this project is revived again.
These are the renders of the upcoming device
Xiaomi MIX Flip it is currently undergoing internal testing and we expect it to be officially announced as early as May. As reported by the GSMChina.com portal, at first it seemed that it was the preparation of the global MIX Fold 4 model. However, the opposite is true, and through the Mi Code platform information was found about the "Flip" smartphone. It should also be available for global customers.
MIX Flip has model designations "2405CPX3DG / 2405CPX3DC". The codename of the device is "ruyi" and the internal model number is "N8". The internal number "8" is usually assigned to MIX series devices. The last device with internal number 8 was Xiaomi MIX 4. It was delivered under the internal number "K8" and offered, for example, a camera under the display. However, it was sold only in the Chinese market, which surprised many fans.
In terms of equipment, the MIX Flip will be a special model for Xiaomi. The Chinese manufacturer is working hard on a device that will be without compromises. There should be a flagship processor in the guts Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3, and the back side will then offer a set of dual cameras. We also have the first renderings of what the MIX Flip smartphone could look like.
Due to the fact that it will be a flip-up design, the dual camera on the back will also be supplemented with a secondary screen. You will use it especially when using the smartphone in folded state. The primary display, i.e. the panel you look at after opening it, should offer a "selfie" camera located in the recess in the display.
Price and availability of the new flip smartphone
Nový Xiaomi MIX Flip should be available in Turkey and other global markets in addition to the Chinese market. From what we know, the flip-up model will not be launched in the Indian market, which thus constitutes a kind of exception. We will learn more information, as well as the selling price and the start of sales, at the manufacturer's official press conference, probably in a few weeks.
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