Xiaomi is working on two new tri-fold smartphones. A different Xiaomi tri-fold model has been identified in the IMEI database that will be introduced in 2026. While this is still about 1.5 years away, we now know that Xiaomi is developing these exciting new devices. We expect the first Xiaomi tri-fold model to be unveiled in Q1 2025.

Xiaomi’s First Tri-Fold Smartphone, “Zhuque,” Coming in 2025

The first tri-foldable smartphone is code-named “zhuque” and is expected to launch in 2025. This phone will be special because it will have a tri-fold design, meaning it can fold in three parts. Also, this phone will not have any buttons, making it the first buttonless smartphone from Xiaomi.

Another Tri-Fold Smartphone Planned for 2026

In 2026, Xiaomi is expected to launch another tri-fold foldable phone. The model number for this tri-fold phone is “26013VP46C,” and it is likely to be released in the first quarter of 2026. The “2601” in the model number points to January 2026, and the “C” means it will be exclusive to the Chinese market.

This new phone will probably be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. While there is no information about this processor yet, we can expect that it will offer strong performance, as Snapdragon processors are known for their high power.

“Zhuque” Could Affect the Future of Xiaomi’s Tri-Foldable Phones

The success of the “zhuque” model is crucial. If it doesn’t meet Xiaomi’s expectations, the company might not release it at all, or it could be launched as a limited edition. This could also impact the 2026 tri-fold model and may cause Xiaomi to cancel the project altogether. The MIX Alpha, another experimental Xiaomi device, faced similar challenges. It was introduced with a lot of excitement but only sold in limited quantities and didn’t get further updates.

The “zhuque” smartphone has already appeared in the IMEI database, and there are two versions: one with satellite communication (model number 2503FVPB1C) and one without satellite communication (model number 25031VP29C). Like the other tri-fold models, “zhuque” will only be sold in China.

Xiaomi has tried experimental phones before, like the MIX Alpha, but those devices often face software issues. The MIX Alpha, for example, didn’t receive many updates after its release, which made it hard to use in the long term. If the “zhuque” is not fully ready for mass production, it may face similar problems. If you do buy it, you might need to order it from China, as it won’t be sold globally.

Source: Smartprix

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Some details about Xiaomi’s first buttonless smartphone have leaked. According to research by the XiaomiTime, this device will be introduced in 2025. The new buttonless smartphone is expected to come in 2 different versions. One will support satellite communication and the other will not have this feature.

Xiaomi’s first buttonless smartphone is here!

Back in July, a device with the codename “zhuque” was found on Mi Code by XiaomiTime and we thought it could be the new Xiaomi MIX 5. We didn’t share this speculation at the time because we didn’t have much concrete information. The name ‘Zhuque’, according to the Taoist five element system, the Wu Xing, represents the Fire element, the southern direction and, accordingly, the summer season. For this reason, it is sometimes also called the Vermillion Bird of the South (Chinese: 南方朱雀, Nán Fāng Zhū Què). And this made us believe that the new device could belong to the premium MIX series. The idea was supported by the fact that the new MIX smartphone was listed on Mi Code along with other high-end devices.

Recently, more information has come to light that confirms earlier assumptions. It seems that the “zhuque” device will come in two versions, “Satellite” and standard. This suggests that one of the models may include advanced satellite communication, a feature that is becoming increasingly common in high-end smartphones.

The Mi Code also revealed that the “zhuque” device will likely be a button-less phone. References to “Removebutton” codes were found in the HyperOS framework, hinting that the phone’s design will have no physical buttons, allowing the entire front of the phone to be used as a screen.

• 2503FVPB1C
• 25031VP29C

There are two model numbers associated with this device: The new “zhuque” has been detected in the IMEI database. The device has 2 different model numbers. As we said above, the 1st model number is the 1st version of the device that supports satellite and the 2nd model number is the 2nd version of the device that does not support satellite.

The “25-03” in the model number indicates a release date around March 2025. XiaomiTime first spotted these model numbers in July 2024 but did not share them at the time because it was not sure.

It’s worth noting that back in 2018, Xiaomi introduced a prototype of a trifold MIX smartphone with the model number U1, which used the SDM845 chip and had no buttons. The “zhuque” design might be similar to this earlier prototype.

Source: XiaomiTime

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