Emir Bardakçı
In the latest development that sends shockwaves through the tech community, Evan Blass, a noted leaker, published in high definition on the X Platform renderings for the Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold 4. The reveal gave us our closest look at what to expect from Xiaomi’s next-generation foldable phone. However, it is rendered and may differ in nuances compared to the final retail version.
Foldable Phones: A Glimpse into the Future
The Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold 4 would be a real upgrade in the foldable phone market. Already in June, a new Xiaomi phone with model number 24072PX77C passed the national 3C quality certification in China. Now, this phone is confirmed to be the long-waited MIX Fold 4.
Key Specifications and Features
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 is powered by a very powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, which holds the codename N18. It shall further feature a dual-cell setup at the battery side, where one will be rated at 2390mAh and another at 2485mAh. This gives it a combined typical capacity of almost 5000mAh. It also has support for wireless charging, that makes it even more convenient to use for consumers.
It feels like Xiaomi will not be holding back many camera capabilities on the MIX Fold 4. The phone will feature an OV50E 50-megapixel primary camera and an OV13B ultra-wide-angle lens. To round out this kit is an OV60A portrait lens with 2X optical zoom, plus an S5K3K1 superfine periscope telephoto lens supporting 5x zoom. A 16-megapixel front-facing camera by OV16F for taking selfies and making video calls rounds things off.
Security-wise, the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 will be equipped with a fingerprint scanner mounted on its side. This is in line with the focus on ergonomic design and usability, features essential and critical in foldable devices considering screen space and usage rate.
Design and Aesthetics
While most details and the final outlook of MIX Fold 4 remain mysterious, renderings shared by Blass hint at a sleek, modern design focused on cramming as much screen real estate into usable space while maintaining grip comfort and usability in both folded and unfolded states.
Expected Launch and Availability
Xiaomi has not announced any fixed date for the release of MIX Fold 4 yet. However, considering recent certifications and leaks, this device from the said company would undoubtedly get an announcement in the following months. This gadget will join a growing number of foldable phones, blurring the lines expected between the smartphone and tablet worlds. The device will be exclusive for China.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold 4 is battling for great things in the foldable smartphone genre. Touting top-of-the-line specifications, a robust camera system, and the guarantee of an improved design, this device quickly moves very high in the list of those to be most watched by Xiaomi fans and, more importantly, tech enthusiasts. And now we’re getting closer to a launch date—anticipation increases on a game-changing prospect in mobile technology.
