New Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 Thinner and Packed with Features

Foldables in China are rapidly evolving, offering more powerful chipsets, advanced cameras, and larger batteries while becoming slimmer and lighter. Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is a prime example, directly competing with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Honor Magic V3, and it offers a larger main display and four rear cameras, including a 5x periscope lens.

Key Features of Xiaomi Mix Fold 4:

• Weight and Design:
  • Weighs just 226 grams, the same as Honor Magic V3.
  • Thickness: 4.59mm when unfolded and 9.47mm when folded.
  • Curved frame design with sides tapering into the aluminum frame.
  • T800H high-strength carbon fiber internal structure for improved impact resistance (300% better than Mix Fold 3).
  • First Xiaomi foldable with an IPX8 rating, water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
• Displays:
  • Cover Display:
    • 6.56-inch LTPO OLED with FHD+ resolution.
    • 1-120 Hz adaptive refresh rate.
    • 21:9 aspect ratio.
  • Main Display:
    • 7.98-inch Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) panel.
    • FHD+ resolution and adaptive 1-120 Hz refresh rate.
    • Up to 3,000 nits peak brightness.
    • Both displays feature a 20MP front-facing camera.

• Performance:
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
  • Up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
  • Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14.

• Camera System:
  • Leica Quad Camera Setup:
    • 50MP main sensor (23mm equivalent) with f/1.7 aperture and OIS.
    • 50MP 2x portrait sensor (47mm equivalent).
    • 10MP periscope with 5x optical zoom (115mm equivalent lens).
    • 12MP ultrawide lens (15mm equivalent).
• Battery and Charging:
  • 5,100mAh battery with Xiaomi Surge technology.
  • 67W wired charging.
  • 50W wireless charging.
• Additional Features:
  • New hinge design with a lifespan of 500,000 folds.
  • Xiaomi’s proprietary hinge uses high-strength materials and a wear-resistant carbon ceramic steel transmission mechanism.
  • The total hinge volume is reduced by 34% compared to its predecessor.
  • All-carbon architecture, with hinge floating plate, display backing plate, and middle plate battery compartment made from T800H carbon fiber material.
  • 3D cooling system with large-area cooling system measuring 11,912mm².
  • Two-way satellite communication, supporting mainstream global communication bands.
  • Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, infrared sensor, USB Type-C audio, Hi-Res audio, dual 1115 speakers, Dolby Atmos.
  • Dimensions: 159.37×73.1mm (folded), 143.3mm (unfolded), 9.47mm (folded), and 4.59mm (unfolded).
  • Water resistant (IPX8).
  • 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC, NFC.

Pricing and Availability:

• Variants:
  • 12GB + 256GB: CNY 8,999 ($1,237).
  • 16GB + 512GB: CNY 9,999 ($1,375).
  • 16GB + 1TB: CNY 10,999 ($1,513).
• Colors:
  • Available in black, white, and blue.

• Availability:
  • Now available to order.
  • Sales start in China from July 23rd.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 represents a significant advancement in foldable technology, combining a sleek design with high-end performance and a robust camera system, making it a strong competitor in the foldable smartphone market.