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Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 to debut in August with Leica-optimized quad camera setup

Soumyakanti — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:24:46 +0000

Xiaomi has officially announced its much-anticipated foldable phone, the MIX Fold 3, set to hit the market in August. One of the key highlights of this device is the Leica optical full-range quad camera, making it the first foldable phone from Xiaomi to sport four rear cameras. This collaboration aims to bring significant advancements in mobile imaging, focusing on miniaturization to achieve top-tier imaging performance within a slim and lightweight chassis.

Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 specifications (rumored)

The camera specs are yet to be disclosed, but the quad-camera setup is rumored to include a primary Sony IMX800 sensor, an ultra-wide lens, a telephoto snapper with 3.2x optical zoom, and a periscope telephoto lens with 5x zoom. Currently, only Vivo and Huawei offer foldable devices with four cameras on the rear, featuring wide, ultrawide, and 2 telephoto cameras, one with a periscope lens.

The MIX Fold 3 boasts a stylish white curved glass body and will feature an 8.02-inch foldable AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz main display, along with a 6.56-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz cover screen. There are also rumors about an under-display camera integrated into the internal display, adding to the phone’s appeal. The device will also implement the new waterdrop hinge to maintain a slim profile and enhance durability.

Under the hood, the phone is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, coupled with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and potentially up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Operating on Android 13 with the MIUI Fold 14.1 overlay, the MIX Fold 3 promises an optimized foldable experience.

The upcoming Xiaomi device is expected to come with a 4,800mAh battery supporting 67W fast charging and 50W wireless charging, as per the 3C certification. Additionally, recent MIIT certification confirms the device will support 5G connectivity.

The MIX Fold 3 follows its predecessor, the MIX Fold 2, which features a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, a 6.56-inch external screen, an 8.01-inch internal screen, and a Leica imaging system.

The MIX Fold 3 will be manufactured in Xiaomi’s intelligent factory located in Beijing’s Yizhuang. This facility utilizes intelligent manufacturing systems to enhance production precision and reliability during the manufacturing process.

Overall, the MIX Fold 3 looks to be an exciting addition to the foldable phone market. As the launch date approaches, more details are expected to surface, so stay tuned for further updates. OnePlus is also gearing up to launch its first foldable phone dubbed as OnePlus Open.

Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 passes MIIT certification ahead of possible launch in August

Soumyakanti — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:18:58 +0000

Xiaomi is set to join the competitive foldable phone market with its upcoming device, the MIX Fold 3, which has now passed the MIIT certification and is expected to be officially released in August. The foldable phone market has been heating up with recent launches from brands like Samsung and Honor, and other players like OnePlus and OPPO are also gearing up to launch their latest foldables soon. Just today Samsung has launched its highly anticipated foldable phone Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 MIIT certification

The MIIT certification image of the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 was shared on Twitter by Mukul Sharma, revealing its license number and model number (00-B324-238711 and 2308CPXD0C, respectively). The phone is classified as a 5G digital mobile phone and will support various network connections, including 5G, 4G, 3G, and 2G, as well as eMBB technology support. Dual SIM dual standby and 5G network roaming capabilities are also expected.

Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 specifications (rumored)

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 has recently obtained 3C certification, shedding light on its specifications. The device is rumored to be powered by the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship processor and feature 67W fast charging. There are also speculations that it will be the first Xiaomi foldable phone to support wireless charging, with a potential 50W wireless charging capability. Additionally, the phone is said to come with a 4,800mAh battery.

According to DCS, MIX Fold 3 will have a white curved glass body, a rear quad camera setup with a 3.2X portrait lens and a 5X periscope lens, and a new waterdrop hinge to enhance drop resistance while maintaining a thin and light profile. The phone is expected to feature four Leica Optics cameras, as announced by Lu Weibing, the CEO of Xiaomi Group.

Furthermore, the MIX Fold 3 is said to be thinner, lighter, and more durable than its predecessor, the MIX Fold 2. It will be manufactured in Xiaomi’s intelligent factory in Beijing’s Yizhuang, which utilizes intelligent manufacturing systems to improve production precision and reliability.

Xiaomi commences mass production of the Mix Fold 3 using a new, efficient smart manufacturing system

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:39:30 +0000

Xiaomi Group president LU Wiebing, yesterday, announced that the company has rolled out a new manufacturing line which is dubbed Xiaomi Smart Manufacturing Digital Intelligence System 2.0. The new system is integrated into the Beijing Yizhuang Xiaomi Smart Factory. The company chief also disclosed that the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 will be the first model that will be mass-produced on the new system.

The MIX Fold 3 is the brand’s next-gen foldable model which is expected to be released in August. According to Lu Weibing, the new manufacturing system has seen immense upgrades. He specified that the system is smarter and more precise up to the minutest details. Thus, the president noted that the next-gen foldable flagship will be thinner and stronger.

The fact that the Chinese tech giant has started mass-producing the flagship foldable phone affirms speculations that the device will be announced in August. The company is expected to announce the launch date any time within this month.

The MIX Fold 3 is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor which is the latest flagship chipset from the chip maker. The phone is touted to pack a quad-camera phone including a telephoto lens with 5X periscope capability. The periscope telephoto lens allows mobile phones to capture farther scenes, bringing better optical zoom effects when compared to traditional telephoto lenses.

Furthermore, the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 is expected to come with support for 67W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging capabilities. For comparison, the MIX Fold 2 only featured support for 67W wired fast charging.

With an expected thinner and more solid build and more advanced features, the MIX Fold 3 promises to be a device to have. Unfortunately, we still don’t know if the device will be sold outside China as its predecessor – MIX Fold 2 was only offered to the Chinese market. The fact that the detail was shared by Lu Weibing who happens to be the head of the Internation Business arm may be an indication that the company plans to offer it to the global market. If it finds its way to the global, market, the device is expected to take on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.