Xiaomi is all set to launch a series of products in its Mega Event scheduled for March 29. As we are nearing the date, a new revelation has confirmed that a Mi MIX series phone, possibly foldable, and the company’s in-house developed, Surge S2 computer chip will also be part of the event. In other news, a fresh report claims Xiaomi is prepping to manufacture electric vehicles (EV) as well.
So, that’s a lot of news to cover.
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Mi MIX 4 Details
Xiaomi has confirmed the the Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, and Mi Notebook Pro to launch at an event in China. Now, Xiaomi has teased the arrival of a Mi MIX phone without revealing the device name. However, speculations are high that this could be called Mi MIX 4 or even Mi MIX Fold, the much awaited first foldable smartphone from Xiaomi.
The Mi MIX 4 is said to be sighted on the MIUI code blog with a model number K2B. The phone reportedly features a QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is alleged to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor.
The source also claims Mi MIX 4 to get triple cameras by the back. It may include a 50MP Sony IMX766 main camera, a 48MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 48MP telephoto optics. The camera setup may allow 5x optical zoom, 120x hybrid zoom, and 15x video zoom.
The company has also teased the use of a Liquid lens instead of a mechanical one on the upcoming MIX, and is aiming for what it calls, ‘Bionic photography’. This could warrant the following theoretical benefits:
- Faster focus with minimal distortion while overcoming environmental factors.
- A variable focal length for versatile perspectives on the go.
- Space thus saved could result in a more compact chassis.
Since the company hasn’t put much light on the upcoming Mi MIX phone, we make do with leaks that offer a fair idea. The Xiaomi foldable phone is expected to flaunt a design similar to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Also, a Xiaomi phone had appeared on the TENAA listing and 3C certification site indicating it to be the brand’s foldable phone, ie the Mi MIX Fold. The listed phone indicates up to 16GB RAM, 512GB ROM, and 67W fast charging capability.
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Xiaomi Mobile Chipset Details
Xiaomi has confirmed through Weibo its intention of launching a new computer chipset. The first SoC from the company was Surge S1 launched in 2016 and the upcoming one is expected to be named Surge S2. Rumors also suggest that Xiaomi could announce an Image Signal Processing (ISP) chip instead. What do you think? Comment down below!
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Xiaomi Electric Vehicles (EV) Details
Lastly, a report from Reuters has surfaced claiming that Xiaomi is working with China’s leading EV manufacturers to unveil electric cars. Xiaomi is said to be in conversation with Great Wall Motors over the design, features, and engineering. Reuters cited ‘three people with direct knowledge of the matter’ who have shared the information. It is also anticipated that Xiaomi could announce details on the matter in the next week, hopefully on March 29.
