Moondrop is a well-known brand for its high-end IEMs and earbuds. But the company might soon be venturing into uncharted territory, as suggested by their latest teaser.

Moondrop surprisingly shared a teaser for its new smartphone on its website a few days ago. The device is called MIAD 01 and is listed as a “5G Hi-Fi Mobile Audio Device”  with the tagline “explore the integration of art and reason” on a new ‘Phone’ section.

Moondrop MIAD 01 smartphone
Moondrop MIAD 01 teaser.

A quick glance at the phone’s outline reveals a power button and volume controls on the left side, and it looks like the device will have a sleek, flat design. However, beyond this, Moondrop has kept mum about any further details regarding the smartphone.

Since Moondrop is an audio-first brand, we expect the phone to have like a built-in Hi-Res DAC and a 3.5mm headphone jack. This could possibly be complemented with high-end wireless codecs such as Sony’s LDAC, LHDC, and aptX Lossless. But none of these are confirmed, it’s just our guess.

If these features make it to the Moondrop phone, Sony’s Xperia 1 V might be its closest competitor. The phone offers a headphone jack, hi-res audio support, and a range of wireless codecs like LDAC and aptX HD.

Furthermore, Moondrop is known for its daring design choices, often showcasing distinctive and visually striking aesthetics in its earbuds and charging cases. So, it’s reasonable to expect the MIAD 01 phone to follow suit and bring out a unique identity in the market.

Unfortunately, the teaser page offers no launch date, leaving us in the dark about when to expect the device. But rest assured, we’ll continue to provide updates on this “Hi-Fi” phone as more information becomes available.

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