Technically, the Mi MIX line is and may always be a concept line. It is a line Xiaomi uses to test out new designs and debut new technologies. Although, unlike other concept products, it usually becomes mass-produced and commercially available shortly after the announcement. This week, Xiaomi will announce its latest model for the series called the Mi MIX Alpha and below is all we know so far about the phone.
No Mi MIX 4, it’s the Mi MIX α (Alpha)
Rather than the Mi MIX 4, Xiaomi’s next MIX flagship will launch as the Mi MIX α. While Xiaomi says the switch to a new naming scheme is the beginning of a new era, we strongly believe the change from Arabic numerals to Greek alphabets is related to the ruling against Xiaomi’s use of the MIX name.
Design
The design of the Mi MIX Alpha has been a debate on the web. It was originally thought to sport a candy bar design with a display devoid of a notch and punch hole. This alleged front panel glass even hinted at it having a pop-up selfie camera. However, when teaser posters began to surface, it was believed to be a foldable phone since the flexible display appeared to fold outwards like the working prototype foldable phone Xiaomi showed off earlier this year. Sadly, Xiaomi’s CEO and co-founder, Lei Jun, revealed on Weibo yesterday that the Mi MIX Alpha is not a foldable phone.
While the design is still unknown, one thing that is certain is that it has a flexible display that curves even further than that of the Mate 30 Pro’s Horizon Display.
Another aspect of the phone’s design and which is related to the display is the front-facing camera. Yesterday, Xiaomi released a teaser poster with a caption asking which design they prefer for the front-facing camera. The poster mentioned the wide notch, the waterdrop notch, the pop-up selfie camera, and the punch-hole display designs. Some have interpreted the post to mean a tease for an under-display selfie camera. This isn’t far-fetched seeing as Xiaomi already has a patent for the technology.
Specs
The key specs of the Mi MIX Alpha are unknown for now. While there have been some leaks, only a few details are certain such as a Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, a 108MP camera sensor that will be able to shoot 100MP picture, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
Conclusion
We have no doubt that the Mi MIX Alpha will blow our minds and will be the talk of the tech community for a while just like its predecessors. We also strongly believe it will influence the design of future phones from other manufacturers.
The Mi MIX Alpha launches on Tuesday, September 24, and it will arrive alongside the Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Mi TV Pro, and other exciting products.
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