Galaxy Z Fold 6’s rival, Xiaomi Mix Fold 4, might raise the bar with four 50MP cameras،
The cover image shows Mix Fold 3
Xiaomi's next-generation book-style foldable, the Mix Fold 4, is on the horizon, and it won't be launching solo this time. Reports suggest it will be joined by Xiaomi's first-ever clamshell foldable smartphone. The move aims to challenge not only the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6, but also the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Now, a new rumor offers more details about the upcoming Mix foldables. The upcoming Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is rumored to feature four 50MP cameras, including a periscope unit, as suggested by popular Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station (via Android titles). In comparison, its predecessor, the Mix Fold 3, has a quad-camera system with a 50 MP main camera, a 10 MP telephoto lens, a 10 MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 12 MP super wide angle.
Additionally, the tipster mentioned that the Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip will be thin and light. This suggests that the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 could be even thinner and lighter than its predecessor, which measures less than 11mm (around 0.4 inches) when folded.
As for the foldable clamshell, it could not only be thin and light, but also feature what the tipster calls a perceptual fold. In other words, the crease will barely be noticeable.
Additionally, the tipster says that both phones will feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 under the hood and support satellite connectivity, adding more weight to previous rumors.
The release date for both Xiaomi foldable smartphones remains uncertain, with recent rumors suggesting a likely announcement in May 2024. However, some also claim that the devices could be revealed later, perhaps in the second half of 2024.
Given that the previous generation of the Mix Fold 3 was revealed in August of last year, it's more likely that Xiaomi will follow a similar model, which could result in late summer debuts for both phones. Regarding availability, reports suggest that the Mix Fold 4 will be the first Xiaomi foldable to have a global variant.
