Xiaomi enters foldable smartphone race, unveils Mi Mix Fold

Chinese handset major Xiaomi recently unveiled its first foldable smartphone, Mi Mix Fold, in China, marking its entry into a segment dominated by Samsung. The device features a 8.01-inch WQHD (wide quad high definition)+ resolution flexible internal display and a 6.52-inch AMOLED display as the front screen which offers a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate and HD+ resolution. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and 5,020mah battery and 67W turbo charging support. The device boasts even more firsts, debuting Xiaomi’s own Surge C1 Image Signal Processor optimised for professional photography, and sporting the first Liquid Lens seen in a smartphone. It adopts a U-shaped hinge design, which the company claims has greatly improved weight and reliability. The weight is reduced by up to 27 per cent compared to other foldables, Xiaomi said.