Xiaomi Mix Fold 4: The Galaxy Z Fold 6’s competitor might bring this to the table

Despite the fact that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is still hotter than a stolen tamale, the rumor mill is already bubbling with screams and whispers about the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6.

We explained that this time around, Samsung would have to make a cheaper foldable Galaxy Z, bowing to pressure from Chinese competition like Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Huawei and Honor and their foldable phones which offer thinner and more compact designs . better specifications.

So let's take a closer look at what exactly Xiaomi's competition is working on in 2024.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4

The last time we paid attention to the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 – successor to three successful book-style foldable phones – wasn't even Halloween 2023. Then the rumor mill claimed that this upcoming foldable could potentially be the first ever Mix Fold phone with global reach. variant.

The same report from October 2023 indicated that among other leaked model numbers and series was a mysterious number 2405. If we assume that 24 means Anno Domini 2024 and 05 translates to May, this could mean that a potential May 2024 premiere for the Mix Fold 4 is in the works.

Now there are more leaks about Xiaomi's fourth foldable iteration (via Gizmochina). The newest rumor has it that a potential announcement in May 2024 is indeed likely, but some claim the device could be revealed later – somewhere in the second half of 2024.

Additionally, there are few rumors about the technical specifications here – the Mix Fold 4 is said to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and is expected to ship with HyperOS. Additionally, support for two-way satellite connectivity is expected.

Speaking of satellite connectivity, Xiaomi's other upcoming foldable device – the clamshell Mi Mix Flip – could also support it, as many reports suggest. The precise release date of the competitor Galaxy Z Flip also remains uncertain at the moment.