Xiaomi has been manufacturing foldable mobile phones for China for quite some time. Now, however, the manufacturer feels prepared to make a leap into the global market with a model that brings together the best of the brand in terms of technology and design: the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4.
To try to make its way into the complicated folding phone segment, Xiaomi has taken care of some specific elements, such as a reinforced design, an improved hinge and a flatter screen than that of its previous models, that is, with the fold more hidden and less visible. That is, at least, what they point to. the first news about this smartphone.
Unfortunately, there is still very little we know about this model, so we cannot provide a complete list of its specifications and technical details, as usual. However, the little information that Xiaomi has been leaking to date allows us to make a pretty rough idea of what this MIX Fold 4 is going to be like.
Most of what we know has been leaked in Weibo, the so-called "Chinese Facebook." Despite everything, we must give credit to this information from the social network, even though the name of Xiaomi is not explicitly mentioned. Normally, to avoid criminal liability, the “~” symbol is often used on Weibo to refer to this manufacturer. This is what is known so far:
The "invisible" fold
It seems that one of the aspects of the design in which the Chinese brand has put the greatest effort is to camouflage as much as possible the inevitable fold that forms on the screen when the mobile is unfolded. In this case, we are talking about a book type folding phone design. This is a common problem in so-called foldable smartphones, which many users find annoying.
Apparently, on this phone the fold would appear very attenuated, thus improving the visibility of the screen. In the Weibo leaks the name of «invisible fold», although this is probably an exaggeration.
On the other hand, it has been known that the weight of this new Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 could range between 220 and 240 grams. Nothing is known about its size or its thickness, another of the great pending issues of folding mobile phones. Yes, as they say, the hinge will be more reinforced, It is very likely that the dimensions of the device are not exactly discrete.
technology and performance
Although it has not been confirmed one hundred percent, the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 processor could be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The choice of this powerful chip would reflect the brand's commitment and its commitment to entering the global market with all the guarantees.
The processor would work with a RAM memory of 16 GB of RAM and a truly generous internal storage capacity, no less than 1 TB.
Moreover, the battery would have a capacity of 5.000 mAh, that is, it would be average. More interesting is its 100W charging support, above the figures of most of its competitors. As for the photographic equipment of the MIX Fold 4, it has been learned that the main camera would be 50 MP and would be assisted by a newly designed periscopic camera, called to replace the 10 MP lens with 5x optical zoom that the previous model sported.
Another interesting detail: the MIX Fold 4 would have two-way satellite connectivity. This means it would be able to connect to a low-orbit satellite and enable network connectivity to phones in places where ground-based cell towers are scarce or have poor range. We already explained what this prodigy consists of when we talked about the Thuraya Skyphone.
Superior to the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3?
In the absence of more data, a good way to assess the improvements applied to this new model is take a look at the features of its predecessor: the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 (only available in China). Logic does not indicate that everything we are going to find in the new model will be better, with the business aim of gaining the trust of customers and users in the rest of the world.
The MIX Fold 3, which was launched in August 2023, weighs 255 grams and its dimensions are as follows: 161,2 x 143,3 x 5,3 mm (unfolded) and 161,2 x 73,5 x 10,9 mm (folded). It has a large 8,03-inch OLED interior screen, with 1.300 nits of maximum brightness and 120 Hz refresh rate. The exterior screen is a 10-inch HDR6,56+ AMOLED protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The processor of the new model is more modern and powerful than that of the MIX Fold 3, something that is repeated in the camera set. The 4.800 mAh battery and its charging options will also be surpassed by the new model. Finally, it should be noted that The selling price of the MIX Fold 4 was about 1.150 euros in exchange.
So far, everything we know about the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4. Most likely, as summer approaches, we will learn new details, especially the release date and its final price. You will find all the information, as always, in Movilforum.