1. Design & Form Factor
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Clamshell-style foldable smartphone, Xiaomi’s first flip form factor available internationally
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Dimensions:
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Comes in Purple and Black finishes, with high craftsmanship evident in premium textures and hinge design
2. Displays
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Inner Screen:
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Size: 6.86-inch AMOLED
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Resolution: 2912 × 1224 (≈460 ppi)
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Refresh Rate: Adaptive LTPO from 1 to 120 Hz
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Brightness: Up to 3000 nits (peak)
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Eye-care certified (low blue light, flicker-free, circadian-friendly)
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Size: 4.01-inch AMOLED
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Resolution: 1392 × 1208 (≈460 ppi)
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Refresh Rate: Up to 120 Hz
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Also hit 3000 nits peak brightness and shares the same eye-care certifications
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Features a subtly curved quad-edge design, adding elegance and usability even when folded
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3. Performance & Storage
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Powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, built on an efficient 4 nm process
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RAM & Storage:
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Typically 12 GB LPDDR5X + 512 GB UFS 4.0
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Available variants may include 12 GB with 256 GB, or higher configs like 16 GB / 1 TB .
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Runs Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS skin
4. Cameras & Photography
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Dual rear Leica-branded cameras:
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50 MP main: ƒ/1.7 aperture, 1/1.55″ Light Fusion 800 sensor, OIS, 13.2 EV HDR
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50 MP telephoto: ƒ/2.0, 47 mm focal length, floating lens design enabling macro focusing from 9 cm to infinity (tele-macro)
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32 MP sensor, ƒ/2.0 aperture
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Video: Supports 8K @ 24 fps, 4K @ 60 fps, and high-speed 1080p @ 960 fps
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Review highlights Leica’s strong color fidelity, low-light performance, and versatile focal lengths (23 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm) for portraits
5. Battery, Charging & Connectivity
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Battery: 4780 mAh typical capacity
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Includes support for 5G (NR bands), Wi-Fi 7 (where available), and a comprehensive range of location services (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC)
6. Software Experience & Additional Features
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Features fold-specific enhancements like "hover photography", allowing multi-angle shots without fully unfolding
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Callouts from reviewers:
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TechRadar: Praises its outer and inner displays working seamlessly, though notes thermal constraints in prolonged use
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Tom’s Guide: Highlights its generous battery capacity, charging speed, and performance, while comparing it favorably against Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Moto Razr Plus
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El País (Spain): Spain launch price ~€1,299 with discount €150; emphasizes the top-tier specs: dual 120 Hz screens, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12 GB/512 GB, Leica dual-lens setup, 4780 mAh battery, Wi-Fi 7, and 5G Advanced support
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Welt (Germany): Notes stiff hinge makes single-handed opening a challenge, but praises the outer display for utility and the inner screen’s content-rich capabilities
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7. Market Context & Standing
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Recognized as the best foldable Xiaomi phone by TechRadar for its balance of portability, display tech, camera, and hardware performance—though noting the lack of water/dust resistance and the HyperOS software bloat .
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Price has become more competitive—with listings showing prices under €580 in July 2025—making it an appealing choice in its segment
At a Glance: Quick Spec Sheet
Specification | Details |
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Form Factor | Flip (clamshell) |
Inner Display | 6.86" AMOLED, 2912×1224, 1–120 Hz |
Outer Display | 4.01" AMOLED, 1392×1208, 120 Hz |
Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
RAM / Storage | 12 GB / 512 GB (base) |
Rear Cameras | 50 MP main (OIS) + 50 MP telephoto (FLOATING) |
Front Camera | 32 MP |
Battery | 4780 mAh, 67 W wired charging |
Weight | ~192 g |
Highlights | Bright dual displays, top-tier performance, excellent Leica optics, hover shooting, competitive pricing |
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