Within a year of launching the world’s thinnest foldable smartphone, the Mix Fold 2, Xiaomi is launching the Mix Fold 3.
Commencing with the device’s dimensions, the Mix Fold 3 is even sleeker than its predecessor, measuring only 5.26mm when unfolded and 10.89mm when folded.
The reduction in size was achieved through the implementation of a novel vertically stacked motherboard by Xiaomi’s engineers.
Xiaomi to Launch Mix Fold 3 With Even Sleeker Measurements
Furthermore, Xiaomi has innovated a completely new proprietary hinge, comprising of 198 components, which occupies 17% less internal space. This enhanced hinge features a 3-element structure along with 14 micro-hinges that securely enclose the main folding display, contributing to improved durability.
Additionally, a carbon ceramic steel rotating mechanism has been integrated into the hinge. A notable feature of this new hinge design is the support for a hover opening angle of 45° to 135°, allowing users to position the phone like a mini laptop.
Display
The Mix Fold 3 is equipped with dual E6 OLED displays. The primary 8.03-inch LTPO panel boasts a resolution of 1,960 x 2,160px, and it supports a variable refresh rate of 120Hz. This panel features Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) and offers support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. On the exterior, there is a 6.56-inch LTPO OLED display, which is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and can achieve up to 2,560 nits peak brightness in auto mode.
Camera
Regarding its camera capabilities, Xiaomi has outfitted the Mix Fold 3 with a quad-camera system featuring Leica optics. The primary camera is a 50MP Sony IMX800 sensor (equivalent to 23mm), complemented by OIS. Additionally, there’s a 12MP ultrawide module (equivalent to 15mm) and two telephoto modules – a 10MP telephoto lens (75mm) with 3x zoom and a 10MP periscope module (115mm) capable of 5x optical zoom. Both telephoto modules are equipped with OIS.
Chipset
Under the hood, the Mix Fold 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and offers configurations of up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The device houses a larger 4,800mAh battery, featuring the same 67W wired charging as the Mix Fold 2, but now accompanied by an additional 50W wireless charging option. On the software side, it runs MIUI 14 based on Android 13.
Variants and Pricing
Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 3 offers variations with glass and composite fiber backs, and regardless of the material chosen, the pricing remains consistent:
– 12GB RAM / 256GB Storage: CNY 8,999 (approximately $1,240 or Rs 1,02,000)
– 16GB RAM / 512GB Storage: CNY 9,999 (approximately $1,377 or Rs 1,14,000)
– 16GB RAM / 1TB Storage: CNY 10,999 (approximately $1,515 or Rs 1,25,000)
Pre-orders are now open in China, while official sales are scheduled to commence on August 16. However, Xiaomi has not provided any information about availability in international markets.
