Xiaomi has been in the foldable game since 2021 when it launched the first Mix Fold. However, it has yet to launch a Galaxy Z Flip-like clamshell folding phone. That is until now — according to multiple reports, the MIX Flip is finally becoming a reality this year.
It is well known that Xiaomi first tried its hands on a flip phone in 2021. The device was codenamed ‘argo’ and was supposed to launch with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. However, the idea was reportedly abandoned in favor of the MIX Fold. Xiaomi is again working on the MIX Flip. This time, it is codenamed ‘ruyi’ and will feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. ‘
Xiaomi MIX Flip camera details (rumored)
Concept renders of the phone by GSMChina show the phone with an inner display with a rumored 1.5K resolution. There is a second display on the outside for quick notifications below the dual-camera setup. The team at Android Headlines has now obtained details about the camera sensors from the HyperOS source code.
As per the new leak, the Xiaomi MIX Flip will use Light Hunder 800 (OVX8000) for the primary camera. This sensor is based on Omnivision OV50E, which boasts a 50-megapixel resolution and a 1/1.55-inch sensor size.
It will be accompanied by a secondary lens with 2x optical zoom. Interestingly, Xiaomi is said to be using Omnivision OV60A for the telephoto lens, which is usually reserved for selfie cameras. It is a 1/1.28-inch sensor with a 60-megapixel resolution and 0.61µm pixels. The report further states that the device will have a third sensor in Omnivision OV32B with a 32-megapixel resolution for selfies.
According to a leak by tipster Digital Chat Station, the device will feature a foldable screen with a 1.5K resolution. A previous leak by him revealed a 4,800mAh / 4,900mAh battery for the device.
As per reports, the Xiaomi MIX Flip has the model numbers 2405CPX3DG and 2405CPX3DC. The ‘2405’ at the beginning suggests a May 2024 release. Likewise, the ‘G’ and ‘C’ letters at the end indicate that it will be available in global and Chinese markets, respectively.
