Xiaomi poised to join the pioneers of commercial tri-fold smartphones.
Forget camera buttons because we’re entering a new age of wonder. It’s the age of tri-fold smartphones with Xiaomi joining the trailblazers.
According to a report, Xiaomi could reveal its own tri-fold smartphone soon. The device looks like a mini tablet when fully stretched and comes with three rear camera sensors and a flash.
Its imminent release has been speculated because of a new application at China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). The report said that the application was dated on September 3.
As seen above, the render images suggested that the Xiaomi’s tri-fold smartphone folds and unfolds like the HUAWEI Mate XT Ultimate. You can enjoy three screens, each capable of loading three separate apps in full screen.
When is it coming out? The alleged Xiaomi tri-fold phone isn’t confirmed whether it’s a concept or not. If it’s real and already in the works, it’s possible to be launched under the Xiaomi MIX lineup.
If the brand is ready, we might see it during the Snapdragon Summit later this year, with a demo at least. Fingers crossed!
Samsung is also rumored gearing up a rollable smartphone that can stretch up to 12.4 inches.