Xiaomi‘s first foray into vertical foldable, the Mix Flip, is officially crossing international waters. After years of the flagship Mix Fold remaining China-exclusive, the Mix Flip will be the company’s first foldable to debut in the European market.
This launch was confirmed by Nikolai Nankov, Xiaomi’s Bulgarian country manager, in an interview with Mobile Bulgaria magazine. Nankov announced that the Mix Flip would debut in Eastern Europe in the next few weeks, with sales starting after August 15, 2024. He also mentioned that the price would be around 2,600 Bulgarian Lev, or approximately €1,300.
Xiaomi Mix Flip Specifications
The Mix Flip boasts a 6.9-inch foldable OLED main display capable of reaching a peak brightness of 3000 nits and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Its exterior features a smaller, four-inch cover display that integrates the dual rear cameras. Xiaomi says you can use the external display for various tasks without having to unfold the phone.
Powering the device is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, its current best SoC. The camera system comprises a 50-megapixel main sensor with phase detection autofocus and optical image stabilization, as well as a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom.
To cater to users’ needs, Xiaomi has equipped the Mix Flip with a substantial 4,800mAh battery. While the company offers three storage configurations in China – 12GB or 16GB of RAM paired with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of internal storage – it remains unclear which options will be available in the European market.
Xiaomi’s entry into the global foldable smartphone market with the Mix Flip offers an exciting alternative for consumers. However, with a price tag of €1,300, Xiaomi will face tough competition from established players like Samsung and Motorola, who have already secured a strong presence in the foldable market globally.
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