Xiaomi MIX FOLD 5 to debut with improved camera setup

Xiaomi’s future foldable, the MIX FOLD 5, has surfaced in new leaks that have provided thrilling information on its camera setup, chipset, and possible release date. The smartphone is reported to include a quad 50MP camera setup, a 5x periscope telephoto camera, and a state-of-the-art Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, similar to that of the Xiaomi 15 series. The model number 25054PXCEC suggests a release in May 2025, though a more likely release would be in August, based on historical release patterns by Xiaomi.

Camera & Display: A Major Upgrade

Xiaomi is focusing on a sophisticated camera system for the MIX FOLD 5. The smartphone is reported to have:

50MP Ultra Wide Camera – Samsung S5KJN1
50MP Periscope Telephoto – Samsung S5KJN5 with 5X
50MP Primary Camera – Omnivision Light Hunter OVX8000
50MP Secondary Telephoto – Samsung S5KJN5 with 4x
Dual 32MP Front Cameras – Omnivision OV32B40 (one on primary display and one on foldable screen).

With this setup, the MIX FOLD 5 would be capable of delivering unmatched zoom performance and better low light performance compared to its predecessor.

For comparison, Xiaomi MIX FOLD 4 camera setup was that

13MP Ultra Wide Camera – Omnivision OV13B10
10MP Periscope Telephoto – Samsung S5K3K1
50MP Primary Camera – Omnivision Light Hunter OVX8000
60MP 2x Secondary Telephoto – Omnivision OV60A40
Dual 16MP Front Cameras – Omnivision OV16F40(one on primary display and one on foldable screen).

Flagship-Level Performance

The MIX FOLD 5 is most likely to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with significant performance boosts in areas of artificial intelligence processing power, power efficiency, and GPU performance. Combined with Xiaomi’s HyperOS, this could make the MIX FOLD 5 one of the fastest foldables on the market.

Expected Release Date

Though model number 25054PXCEC suggests a May 2025 launch, foldable phones by Xiaomi typically release in August. Following historical patterns, look for an official release in mid-to-late Q3 2025. Stay tuned for more updates on the MIX FOLD 5 as launch day gets closer!

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