2024-09-24 15:44:53 : With the launch of Huawei’s first tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XT Ultimate Design, it’s clear that we’ll start hearing about its competitors’ plans to bring similar devices to the market. A recent report also revealed an upcoming Xiaomi tri-fold smartphone, and now, we finally have more details about the device and, surprisingly, another tri-fold smartphone from Xiaomi According to the information, the smartphone is said to be launched at a later date, but the arrival of the second device may depend on the success of this device. The first tri-fold model.
According to reports, Xiaomi will launch two tri-fold smartphones, with the second model expected to be launched in 2026. The renders leaked earlier were of the first device, which was labeled “Suzaku” (a high-ranking deity in Chinese mythology).
The report also states that the first model with model number “2503FVPB1C” will be released in March 2025. While details of the device’s tri-fold design have been revealed before, the publication says it will also be Xiaomi’s first button-less phone. equipment.
Previously, Xiaomi released Xiaomi Mix Alpha, a concept phone with a “surround” display. It has a button on top, while other controls are arranged on either side of the display. It was originally intended to be produced in limited quantities, but Xiaomi appears to have scrapped the plans, citing manufacturing complications.
As for the second tri-fold smartphone, it is expected to be released in 2026. The current model number of this phone is “26013VP46C”. The model number reportedly suggests it will be released sometime in January 2026 or the first quarter of 2026.
The “C” in the model number also indicates that the device will be exclusive to the Chinese market. The source also adds that the 2026 tri-fold model will be powered by the rumored successor to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, which is expected to launch in late 2025.
Another detail from this leak is that Xiaomi will release a 2026 tri-fold phone based on the success of the first model (although both appear to be in development). This means that if the buttonless tri-fold is poorly received, the 2026 model may never see the light of day.
At present, the “Suzaku” model is said to be unique to China. Previous reports from Xiaomi Time stated that in addition to the buttonless design, “Suzaku” will also be equipped with satellite communications and an under-screen (invisible) selfie camera, thereby achieving a full-screen design without visible cameras.
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