The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold 3 has been under our radar for quite a while now. Previously, we learned that Xiaomi is employing a new manufacturing process for the phone. During the announcement, the brand promised a redefined design resulting from advancements in manufacturing systems.
Now, the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, has posted some images of the upcoming foldable device. The pictures confirm the design upgrades of the Mi Mix Fold 3. In addition to that, the announcement gives some concrete numbers regarding the dimensions and additional details of the phone.
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold 3 Measures Just 4.9mm When Unfolded
Xiaomi made big advancements with the Mi Mix Fold 2. At the unfolded state, the predecessor measured 5.4mm, which is incredibly thin. Additionally, the phone had a thickness of only 11.2mm when folded, which is quite impressive. But this time, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold 3 takes things to the next level.
In the unfolded state, the Xiaomi Mix Mix Fold 3 measures just 4.93mm, while it’s 9.8mm when folded. To compare, the current leader in terms of thinness, the Honor Magic V2, measures 4.7mm in the unfolded state and 9.9mm in the folded stage. So, the Mi Mix Fold 3 definitely takes the lead in terms of thinness when folded.
Xiaomi could make this possible by redesigning the hinge. According to the brand, the new hinge is made of high-strength steel and can resist wear due to incorporating carbon ceramic. This makes the folding mechanism of the Mi Mix Fold 3 long-lasting.
To be exact, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has been durability tested by TÜV Rheinland. And according to the test, the hinge should be good for 500 thousand folds.
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In addition, the new 3-stage rod design of the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold 3 is more complex than the Mix Fold 2. It comes with a total of 14 movable parts and has 198 parts in total. In comparison, the 2-stage design of the Mix Fold 2 had 8 movable parts and 87 total parts.
Thanks to having such a robust design, you get more versatility with the half-opened state of the phone. In fact, the Mix Fold 3 can be kept half-opened at any angle that’s between 45 degrees to 135 degrees.
Other Confirmed Specs
Besides the hinge design, Xiaomi has officially confirmed some key Mi Mix Fold 3 specs. The foldable phone will come with an 8.02 inches internal display. And on the outside, it will feature a 6.5 inches cover display. Both panels have a 120Hz refresh rate, resulting in a fluid and smooth experience.
There’s more! The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold 3 packs a dual telephoto camera setup on the back. This setup comprises 5x periscope and 3.2x sensors. They come with optical image stabilization, promising to offer picture-perfect shots. And they have Leica Vario-Summicron lenses.
While the battery specs of the Mix Fold 3 are still unknown, Xiaomi announced that it’ll be more than enough. Xiaomi says that the phone will last over a day. To be exact, the official claim is “1.34 days.” And from past reports, the phone is pretty much confirmed to have 50W wireless charging and 67W wired charging.
Overall, things are looking pretty good for Mix Fold 3. It’s definitely a major step up from the predecessor. And most importantly, it’s putting the recently released Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 under pressure. But we will need to wait till the official unveiling to see how well the Mix Fold 3 stands against Samsung’s flagship. And, of course, we will get you updated when more information about the device lands.
