Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, the company’s next flagship foldable phone, in China in August. It says A New Paradigm in Moving Imaging Optics, and says that it will come with Leica’s optical full-focus quad-camera will be used for the first time on a thin and light folding screen.
This comes as the successor to the MIX Fold 2 which was introduced in August last year packing a 50MP main camera with IMX766 sensor, along with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera and an 8MP 2X telephoto camera, and Leica optics.
For the MIX Fold 3, Xiaomi says
The global imaging strategic cooperation between Xiaomi and Leica has taken a pioneering step.
Together, we have achieved a quantum leap in the miniaturization of moving images.
In order to achieve this achievement, we have achieved a number of breakthroughs in key areas such as miniaturized OIS motors, ultra-thin high-lens sheets, miniaturized periscope telephoto modules, and stacking design.
Successfully brought “Leica Optical Four-Camera” to the field of folding screens. Flagship-level top-notch video experience in a thin and light body.
Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 will be released in August.
Based on earlier rumours, the quad rear cameras are said to include a 3.2X portrait camera and a 5X periscope telephoto camera. In addition to 67W wired fast charging, it is also said to include 50W wireless charging. We can expect a curved glass body and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC for the phone.
We should know more details and the official launch date of the phone