Xiaomi unveiled two new foldable phones today – one of which is the brand’s first-ever clamshell flip phone. The other is the fourth-generation horizontal book-style folding phone. The Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 comes as the successor to the last year’s Fold 3. It rivals the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Honor Magic V3 in the market. The latest offering packs some notable upgrades compared to its predecessor. Read on to know what it offers out of the box.
Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 specs
Xiaomi has tweaked the design of the rectangular rear camera module on the MIX Fold 4 slightly. It is bigger than its predecessor and the bottom edge is now curved. The power button doubles up as a fingerprint scanner manufactured by Godix. The foldable phone boasts the company’s Dragon Bone Engine 2.0 which is said to improve reliability and maintaining thinness. There is a T800H high-strength carbon fibre architecture for reduced weight. The hinge is claimed to have a lifespan of 500,000 folds. Dimensions-wise, the device measures 9.47mm thick when folded and 4.59mm when unfolded making it closer to the Honor Magic V3’s values. The foldable phone tips the scales at 226 grams. It is also IPX8-certified water resistant.
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 4’s external main display measures 6.56 inches with quad-curved edges. Meanwhile, the internal display is 7.98 inches with a resolution of 2,488 x 2,224 pixels. Both screens feature an OLED panel, a 120Hz refresh rate, 3,000 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, and Dolby Vision for an immersive viewing experience. The inner screen has an ultra-thin glass with an under-display camera.
In the photography department, the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 sports Leica-branded quad rear cameras. The setup comprises a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 50MP portrait telephoto unit with 2x zoom, and finally a 50MP periscope snapper with 5x zoom. The foldable phone comes with various Leica features like filters, photography styles, and more.
On the hardware front, the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 coupled with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The foldable phone is backed by a 5,100mAh battery cell that can be topped up via 67W wired and 50W wireless charging. There is a ultra-thin VC system onboard for heat dissipation. Software-wise, the device ships with HyperOS. There are various AI features onboard. The foldable phone comes with two-way satellite connectivity that lets you receive and send texts when cellular network is unavailable.
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 starts at CNY 8,999 (~$1,237) for the base 12GB + 256GB variant. The 16GB + 512GB and 16GB + 1TB configurations are priced at CNY 9,999 (~$1,375) and CNY 10,999 (~$1,513). The foldable phone is offered in Black, White, and Blue colors.
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