Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the company’s latest foldable offering, has finally been unveiled at a grand launch event in China.
Featuring dual OLED displays and a slimmer design than its already svelte predecessor, the Mix Fold 2, this new smartphone represents a leap forward in the world of folding technology.
The Mix Fold 3 comes in two striking colour variants — Moon Shadow Black and Xingyao Gold. As a successor to the well-loved Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, this latest innovation offers substantial value for its price.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3: Price, Availability & Specifications
With the entry-level 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model beginning at CNY 8,999 (approximately Rs. 1,03,000), the smartphone is affordable, considering its specifications and folding technology.
The 16GB RAM and 512GB storage model will set buyers back a reasonable CNY 9,999 (roughly Rs. 1,14,500), while the top-tier model, with 16GB RAM and a hefty 1TB storage, is tagged at CNY 10,999 (nearly Rs. 1,26,600).
Rather impressively, the new Mix Fold 3 is supercharged by an octa-core flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Offering up to 1TB of internal storage, this Foldable is all set to accommodate your needs for extensive data storage.
Looking at display dimensions, the smartphone features a primary 8.03-inch foldable E6 AMOLED LTPO display, coupled with a 6.56-inch AMOLED outer screen, rendering FHD+ resolution. Equipped with MIUI 14 based on Android 13, the phone ensures a smooth and responsive interface.
Unveiling the lens specification, the rear of the smartphone houses a quad-camera set-up. This includes a 50-megapixel Sony IMX 800 primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 10-megapixel periscope lens, all stylishly enclosed within a rectangular cut-out accented with Leica branding.
Offering a battery life of approximately 8 hours and 20 minutes, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is powered by a 4,800mAh battery. The smartphone also supports 67W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
In terms of connectivity, the foldable is equipped with a USB Type-C port, NFC support, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Remarkably, despite its impressive specifications, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 measures only 5.26mm in thickness when unfolded, which increases to 10.89mm when folded.
Final Thoughts
The launch of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 emphasizes Xiaomi’s commitment to innovation and proves that the Chinese tech giant is not shying away from the challenge of offering more dramatic technological changes in its smartphones.
Whether or not it reshapes the global foldable market, only time will tell! But one thing is certain: with the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the future of foldable smartphones looks bright.
