According to a member of the Weibo social network, Xiaomi is preparing to offer its own model of folding smartphone in clamshell mode. The Chinese brand will have to scramble to convince customers to turn away from Samsung.
Xiaomi wants to make a name for itself in the high-end and exclusive segment of flip smartphones. The competition there is strong and takes, among other things, the features of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4, the current market benchmark, the Oppo Find N2 Flip or the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra from Motorola. For those looking for a clamshell smartphone, the offer is already plethoric, and the range of prices for this type of device range from 900 to 2000 €. To find a place in the hierarchy of flip phones, Xiaomi will have to find a very subtle balance.
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Xiaomi joins the movement manufacturers who, after launching a foldable smartphone in book mode, want to offer another form factor to their customers. Note that in this race for “foldables”, almost all manufacturers, with the notable exception of Apple, offer at least one type of foldable smartphone. Rumor has it that Google is preparing its own version of the flip phone. Is a Pixel Flip in sight? Difficult to be affirmative for the moment.
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Concerning Xiaomi, it is also advisable to remain circumspect, the company having for the moment not communicated at all on this point. The Mi Fold series, the brand’s first foray into the field of foldables, is quite convincing. The Xiaomi Mi Fold 2 seduced us with its quality screens and its powerful processor.
Xiaomi is a manufacturer now known for its smartphones with excellent value for money. Its flagship, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, is an illustration of this: it offers a plethora of equipment and high-level performance for a price much lower than equivalent products offered by the competition. We will keep you informed of the latest info about the future “Mi Flip” as we receive details about it.