Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 to use an under-screen camera & a periscope lens

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 at 15:19

Xiaomi has been making waves in the smartphone industry with its innovative designs and cutting-edge technology. The latest addition to its lineup is the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, which is expected to be released in September 2023. The phone is a foldable device that comes with a host of features that make it stand out from the competition. According to a popular and reliable Weibo tech blogger, @Digital Chat Station, the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 will make up for the regrets of the MIX Fold 2. He claims that this device will come with an under-screen camera. In addition, 5x periscope telephoto lens and 50W wireless flash charging.

Design and Display

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 has a foldable OLED display that measures 8.01 inches when unfolded. The screen has a resolution of 1860 x 2480 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. When folded, the phone has a glass front and a plastic back, with a Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The phone is available in black and ceramic colors, with a ceramic back and an aluminium frame. As reported by PhoneAqua, the phone weighs 317g when the glass front is folded and 262g when unfolded.

Placing the front camera under the display is one of the major talking points of this device. It is not easy to achieve because the camera needs to receive enough light for a decent output. Since the screen is transparent, it is a big issue. For this reason, under display camera is not so popular even though a few mobile phones use it.

Performance

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 is expected to come with Android 11 OS and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The phone is rumored to have up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The phone is expected to have a 5020mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. This device is also expected to have a periscope camera and an IP rating for water and dust resistance.

Price and Release Date

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 is expected to be released in September 2023. The price of the phone is expected to start at $2500 to $2600. However, there are other sources that suggest a lower price range of $1500 to $1600. The actual price of the phone will be confirmed closer to the release date.

Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 Vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 is expected to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. The Xiaomi phone is rumoured to have a larger battery, more RAM, and a periscope camera, which are features that the Samsung phone does not have. However, the Samsung phone has a more established brand name and a larger market share. The actual comparison between the two phones will have to wait until the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 is released.

Final Words

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 is an exciting addition to the foldable phone market. With its innovative design and cutting-edge technology, the phone is expected to give the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 a run for its money. The phone is expected to be released in September 2023, and the actual price will be confirmed closer to the release date.