Xiaomi has officially announced its first clamshell foldable phone, the Mix Flip, in July 2024. The next version has been creating buzz in the rumor circles and has shown up on various certification platforms, indicating that it is indeed on the horizon.
Camera Features of the Upcoming Flip Phone
A recent report from XiaomiTime has disclosed the camera specifications for the forthcoming Mix Flip 2. Sadly, the updates are not as thrilling as many anticipated. The Mix Flip 2 is expected to keep the same OV8000 50MP primary sensor and 32MP OV32B40 front camera as its predecessor. However, it appears that Xiaomi is replacing the 50MP telephoto lens found in the original model with a 50MP Samsung S5KJN5 ultra-wide-angle camera. The reasoning behind this shift is not clear, but I personally think a telephoto lens is more beneficial. For taking portraits or sharp zoom photos, I find telephoto lenses to be more adaptable than ultra-wide ones.
New Features and Battery Upgrade
A recent leak from Weibo user Experience More supports these camera specs and adds that the Mix Flip 2 will have an IPX8 water resistance rating and will support wireless charging—features that were missing in the first Mix Flip. The tipster also noted a bigger battery, with a report from earlier this week suggesting it may come with either a 5,600mAh or 5,700mAh battery. This is a significant upgrade from the original Flip’s 4,780mAh battery, especially given the constraints that clamshell folding phones face in fitting larger batteries.
Additional Specs and Launch Timeline
Besides the camera and battery information, earlier reports have also highlighted some other specifications of the phone. The Mix Flip 2 is rumored to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and is expected to be slimmer than its predecessor. To provide some context, the original Xiaomi Mix Flip is already pretty thin at only 7.6mm. Additionally, in August, the Mix Flip 2 was allegedly seen with model numbers 2505APX7BC and 2505APX7BG in the GSMA IMEI database. The first number probably refers to the Chinese version, while the second is likely the international model. The prefix "2505" may suggest that the foldable could be released in May 2025 (the fifth month).
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