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A new patent has revealed that Xiaomi might be working on a unique new smartphone. The device in the patent is has a rollable display, with the screen extending from either side of the handset.

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According to a PhoneArena report, the patented device features a display that rolls out from both the left and right sides. In other words, the screen of the smartphone extended to become larger. This is unlike a foldable handset, which expands its display area by unfolding and becomes more portable when in its folded state. Looking at the patent images, the display can be seen rolled out from either side, making the display larger. We have previously covered another rollable device patent from the company, which you can check out as well.

This also has the device resemble a tablet and could even offer additional functionality as well. Notably, the extending display could even change the device’s aspect ratios, which might also make the movie or video watching experience from the device better. In its extended state, the rolled out display’s shape is a bit similar to a square, while in its compact form it resembles a regular modern smartphone. Looking at the device from the rear, it appears to have a design similar to the Chinese tech giant’s Mi MIX Alpha Concept smartphone.

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It has a vertically stacked dual camera module on the middle of its back panel, meanwhile, the other portions of the rear extend out from the sides. The Xiaomi patent also highlights the mechanism through which the device rolls out. Similarly, the company’s rival smartphone making brand had also unveiled the Oppo X 2021, which was also a concept device but the world’s first smartphone with a rollable extending display. So, Xiaomi could also be working on its own iteration of the same or might just be covering all bases.

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