Xiaomi’s foldable phones are evolving rapidly, boasting thinner designs, more powerful chipsets, advanced cameras, and bigger batteries.
The newest of them – the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 – is incredibly thin and light, a direct competitor to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6, as well as the Honor Magic V3.
The phone has already been released in China, but when will it be released worldwide?
Here’s everything you need to know about the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4; from its release date and price, to its specifications and features.
When will the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 be released?
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 was officially unveiled on July 20, 2024 in China.
Traditionally, Xiaomi has been quick to bring its devices to market globally after an initial launch in China. For example, the Redmi Pad Pro was available globally about a month after its launch in China.
However, there is no concrete evidence of a global release for the Mix Fold 4 yet.
Meanwhile, retailers like Trading Shenzhen and Wonda Mobile are already offering the Mix Fold 4 for purchase globally.
How much will the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 cost?
In China, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 starts at CNY8,999 ($1,240/£970) for the variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is priced at CNY9,999 ($1,375/£1,080), while the top-end version, with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, costs CNY10,999 ($1,515/£1,200).
While the phone has yet to be officially released worldwide, some retailers are already offering sales outside of China. For international buyers, prices from retailers like Trading Shenzhen and Wonda Mobile at the time of writing are as follows:
Business in Shenzhen:
- 12 GB RAM/256
- 16 GB RAM/512
- 16 GB RAM/1
WondaMobile:
- 12 GB RAM/256
- 16 GB RAM/512
- 16 GB RAM/1
Please note that these devices will run on Chinese software, which may affect the functionality of some apps, such as Google Wallet and Android Auto. Additionally, eSIM functionality will only work with Chinese network operators.
For a fully operational model outside of China, we will have to wait until an official global launch becomes apparent.
What are the specifications and features of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4?
Design
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is incredibly thin and light, weighing just 226 grams;, on par with Honor’s Magic V3.
It measures 4.59mm thick when unfolded and 9.47mm when folded. The phone features a curved frame design, with the sides tapering into the aluminum frame. Its internal structure is made of high-strength T800H carbon fiber, offering a 300% improvement in shock resistance over its predecessor.
It is also the first Xiaomi foldable device with an IPX8 rating, making it water resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
Display
The Mix Fold 4 features a 6.56-inch LTPO OLED cover display, with FHD+ resolution, 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and 21:9 aspect ratio.
The main display is a 7.98-inch FHD+ UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) panel, which also features an adaptive refresh rate of 1 to 120 Hz.
Both displays can reach an impressive maximum brightness of 3,000 nits, and each includes a 20MP front-facing camera.
Performance
Under the hood, the Mix Fold 4 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage; the same silicon you’ll find in the current Xiaomi 14 flagship smartphone lineup.
Cameras
The camera setup on the Mix Fold 4 is impressive, with a Leica quad camera system with Summilux lenses.
The main camera is a 50MP sensor with a 23mm equivalent lens, f/1.7 aperture and OIS (optical image stabilization).
It also includes a 50MP 2x 47mm portrait sensor, a 10MP periscope camera with 5x optical zoom and a 115mm equivalent lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide lens (15mm equivalent).
Battery life and charging
The Mix Fold 4 is equipped with a 5,100mAh Xiaomi Surge battery, supporting 67W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
Software
The device runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS user experience, based on Android 14. However, global users should note that choosing a Chinese model, running Chinese software, may affect the functionality of some apps and services.
That’s all we know about the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 at this point. It remains to be seen whether it will be available globally, but it’s already making waves in the market with its competitive price and impressive specifications.
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