Huawei has been experimenting with the widescreen foldable form factor for quite a while, and Apple is also doing the same for its first foldable handset. The wider design improves the usability of the phones whether they are folded or unfolded.
The latest HyperOS leak suggests Xiaomi may be heading in the same direction. After skipping a direct successor to the Mix Fold 4 from 2024, the company is reportedly working on a new foldable with a wider form factor.
Some enthusiasts have already overlaid the leaked UI onto renders of Huawei’s Pura X Max, and the fit is surprisingly convincing. While that doesn’t confirm anything on its own, it does add weight to the idea that Xiaomi is experimenting with a wider form factor.
The device is currently being referred to by several possible names, including the Xiaomi Mix Fold 5 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, though some leaks still mention Xiaomi 17 Fold.
Early reports point to a triple-camera setup developed in partnership with Leica, potentially led by a 200MP primary sensor.
Power is expected to come from Xiaomi’s in-house Xring O3 chipset, another sign of the company’s growing focus on developing key technologies internally. Rumors also mention improvements to multitasking in HyperOS, a refined hinge mechanism, and the kind of performance expected from a premium flagship device.
There is still plenty we don’t know. Xiaomi hasn’t officially acknowledged the device, and specifications could change before launch. Still, the HyperOS findings suggest development is moving forward at a fairly advanced stage. Current reports point toward a possible debut in China around August 2026, although international availability remains unclear.
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(Source: Beginner’s Review on Weibo)
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