Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is scheduled to launch in China on Thursday, August 11, along with Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 and Buds 4 Pro. Before the smartphone debuted, a senior company executive announced that the upcoming foldable phone will be 5.4mm thick. The executive also revealed that the phone uses a rotating shaft built in the form of small drops (translator). Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro will also be launched on August 11, although the specifications and other details have not been revealed.
The company’s CEO, Lei Jun, took to Weibo, to share that the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 will measure 5.4mm thick. Jun also said that the upcoming phone uses a built-in Micro Waterdrop hinge, developed by Xiaomi. In a separate post on Weibo, Jun shared that the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro will launch on August 11 in China. Jun did not reveal any other details about the upcoming smartwatch.
According to a report by SparrowsNews, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 has been spotted on the Xiaomi Wallet app, which is said to have leaked a render of the upcoming foldable phone. The smartphone can be seen next to the Xiaomi 12S Ultra in the poster, according to the report.
It is said that Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 will feature a similar design to its predecessor. The smartphone may have a Leica branded camera module. May also feature a center mounting hole. Another report highlighted that the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 could have a horizontally aligned rear camera setup instead of the vertically aligned layout on the Xiaomi Mix Fold.
According to a recent report, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 could have a 6.5-inch and 8-inch screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The foldable screen is said to feature LTPO technology. It is said that it will also get a DC dimming feature for eye protection. As per the report, the foldable phone could be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.
The launch event of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, Pad 5 Pro (12.4-inch) tablet and Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro earbuds True Wireless Stereo (TWS) will take place on August 11 at 7 p.m. in China (4:30 p.m. EST), according to company.
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