Xiaomi patents clamshell folding Flip Phone, similar to Galaxy Z Flip 3

Sean — Fri, 27 May 2022 08:22:15 +0000

Xiaomi is apparently working on a new foldable smartphone that appears to resemble the Galaxy Z Flip 3 from Samsung. Meaning, it has a clamshell folding design, which basically makes it a modern day flip phone.

The Chinese tech giant had recently filed a patent with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) that offers us a look at its possible design. Looking at the images in the patent, we can see the foldable smartphone in both its folded state and unfolded state. The former shows us that it can be quite compact when not in use. Although, an interesting observation is the camera module. Xiaomi’s Flip Phone features a horizontal camera module that is quite similar to the Google Pixel 6 in terms of design.

This module also houses three cutouts for the image sensors, but one of these could be for the LED flash. The design sketches also reveal that the smartphone has a speaker grille on the bottom along with the SIM card tray and USB Type C charging port. On the right side, it houses the power button and volume rockers as well. There appears to be no cutout on the display itself, so it is unclear what mechanism the smartphone will use for selfie shots.

So, Xiaomi might use its Camera Under Panel (CUP) technology for the front facing camera, which was found on the MIX Fold model. As of right now, this is all the information we have regarding this model. It is also unclear if the company is actually working on such a model or is simply covering all bases. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

Xiaomi Flip Phone spotted with a tall clamshell design and a dual-selfie camera

Pranav — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 10:28:02 +0000

Earlier this year, Xiaomi launched the Mi Mix Fold foldable smartphone in China. The device was a large foldable phone that competed with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold. Months later, leaks for its successor, the Mix Fold 2 were surfaced confirming its launch to be sooner than expected. However, now, a new foldable phone from Xiaomi, what we’d call a flip phone, has appeared in a patent that could apparently take on the Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip.

The new Xiaomi Flip Phone was seen in an application filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). It carries the application number 2020301357510. Unfortunately, it does not reveal any of its specs, but the patented images are available. Surprisingly, it seems to be the same device that was seen a few months back in a patent that Xiaomi filed with World Intellectual Property Organisation(WIPO).

The Xiaomi Flip phone has a similar folding mechanism to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3. When opened, it has a tall form factor, and when closed, it goes to a small squarish shape. While the clamshell mechanism is similar, the rear design is significantly different. The Xiaomi Flip seems to have a horizontal camera module with a dual-camera system. It has a secondary screen on the back, similar to the Z Flip 3’s cover display.

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Coming to the primary screen, the phone has a punch-hole display with the camera cut-out at the top left. It features a dual selfie camera setup. It has a volume rocker and the power button on the right spine and boasts a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille, and the SIM-card tray at the bottom.

Apart from this, there isn’t any other information to decode from the images. That said, we expect more leaks of the device to appear in the coming weeks. Xiaomi may launch the phone next year alongside the much-anticipated Mix Fold 2.

In related news, a phone dubbed Mi Mix Flip was also seen in a different patent filed with the same organization, CNIPA. It had a clamshell design that was similar to the Xiaomi Flip, however, it included a circular triple-rear camera system.

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Xiaomi patents clamshell folding Flip Phone, similar to Galaxy Z Flip 3

Xiaomi Flip Phone spotted with a tall clamshell design and a dual-selfie camera