In 2024, Xiaomi will be another small headache for Samsung and its foldable devices. The Chinese company will no longer choose only the most advanced model, it also wants compete with the Galaxy Z Flip. A recently reported leak from SamMobile reveals several key characteristics Xiaomi MIX Flip and MIX Fold 4.
It’s not new that Xiaomi wants its piece of the foldable device pie, but so far it has only dared with the Fold, which mimics the current Galaxy Z Fold 5. From 2024, it will do it twice with the launch of folding clamshell model more economical and modest.
And not only do we know that the company will launch two foldable models, but the leak is significant and reveals details about its features, design and possible unveiling date. Of course, this leaves us with great doubts about western availabilitybecause, as already happened with Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, these smartphones can be exclusive for the Chinese market.
Xiaomi MIX Flip is designed for Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Regarding its design, the quoted source stated that Xiaomi MIX Flip will be thinner than the current Galaxy Z Flip 5.. We don’t know how much more, but if you look at the characteristics of the Samsung, then when unfolded it should be less than 6.9 mm, when folded – 15.1 mm.
Moreover, its design is also will allow it to be resistant to water and dust with a certificate that has not yet been disclosed. As for the internal features, although there hasn’t been much leaked, this is what we can know for now about the Xiaomi MIX Flip.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor
- Triple Rear Camera:
- The main sensor is 50 MP with optical image stabilization and measures 1/1.55 inches.
- 12 MP wide-angle sensor
- 10 MP telephoto lens with x5 optical zoom
- Wireless charger
Even though this is the first device of this type in its catalogue, the company has been experimenting with foldable phones for many years now, so this Xiaomi MIX Flip should be competent enough to make things more difficult for the next Galaxy Z Flip 6.
MIX Fold 4 continues to evolve
On the other hand, the leak reveals some surprising details about the most advanced model of the duo. So much so that he dares to claim that MIX Fold 4 will be the thinnest book-style folding device on the market.. It will also have the Xiaomi MIX Flip water resistance, wireless charging system and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Of course, the camera module will come with an additional sensor.
- 50 MP main sensor with optical image stabilization
- 12 MP ultra-wide-angle sensor
- 60 MP telephoto lens with x2 optical zoom
- 10 MP telephoto lens with x5 optical zoom
When will these devices be released? The source claims that The announcement of Xiaomi MIX Flip and MIX Fold 4 is planned for the third quarter of the year.. That is, at some point between July and September. Knowing that Samsung will unveil its Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 on July 10, it is possible that the Chinese company will choose a close date.
Source: Hiper Textual
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