Xiaomi has confirmed that their upcoming flagship foldable smartphone the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 is set to launch in China in August. The company boasts a new paradigm in moving imaging optics and plans to incorporate Leica's optical full-focus quad-camera on a thin and light folding screen, marking the first use of this technology.
This is the new version of the MIX Fold 2, which was released in August of last year. It comes with a 50MP primary camera that uses an IMX766 sensor, as well as a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera and an 8MP 2X telephoto camera, all of which have Leica optics.
Xiaomi Says that "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."
According to previous rumors, the phone is expected to have four rear cameras, including a 3.2X portrait camera and a 5X periscope telephoto camera. The phone will also have 67W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Additionally, it will feature a curved glass body and is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
We should know more details and the full specification with the official launch date of the phone in the coming weeks.
