Some rumors circulating in the past few months said that Xiaomi's next foldable smartphone, the Mix Fold 3, would be released in the second quarter of 2023. Until yesterday, however, there was no official confirmation from the company. Now, Xiaomi President Lu Weibinghas confirmed that the Mix Fold 3 is set to be released in August.
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According to his comments on Weibo, the Mix Fold 3 will be the first smartphone to be mass-produced by the new Smart Factory. In addition, an important piece of information revealed is that the Mix Fold 3 will be equipped with cameras Leica.
The partnership between Xiaomi and Leica began with the 12S Ultra, Xiaomi's first phone with a Leica lens. Since then, Xiaomi has released other smartphones with the company's lens.
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At the moment, there are not many details about other specifications of the new foldable smartphone from Xiaomi. Rumors are circulating that the Mix Fold 3 will use Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm. It is also said to feature a periscope telephoto lens. If this is true, then the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 may be the first foldable smartphone to use this technology. One of the advantages of the periscope mechanism is the greater zoom range. Design-wise, the Mix Fold 3 is expected to be thinner and lighter than the previous model.
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Unfortunately, the Mix Fold 3 may follow the same pattern as the Mix Fold 2, which means it may remain exclusively available in China.
Foldable smartphones are the future of the mobile industry and are quickly becoming one of the most popular devices among consumers. Their larger screens, durability, and advanced features make them a worthwhile investment, promising to take the technology to new heights.
Source: www.phonearena.com
