Xiaomi Is Working on a Wider Foldable Phone

Xiaomi is working on a foldable phone in a Wide Fold format, which is expected to offer more screen space than traditional flip phones. The device is intended as an alternative to models such as the Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 and, according to available information, could replace them in Xiaomi’s lineup.

What the Wide Fold Format Could Offer

Wide Fold is a wider foldable phone format with a larger screen when unfolded. Unlike flip phones, which fold from top to bottom, it is expected to use a different folding mechanism.

The extra screen space could be useful for watching videos, reading and playing games. Xiaomi is also focusing on simpler controls and faster switching between modes of use. However, display dimensions and details of the folding mechanism have not been specified, so the practical differences from flip phones cannot yet be assessed precisely.

Competition and Xiaomi’s Plans

Huawei has also introduced a wider foldable format with the Pura X and Pura X Max. For Xiaomi, these models provide an example of a design that offers more room for content than a conventional flip phone.

Xiaomi has been cautious about its next steps in the market and has also waited to see competitors’ plans, particularly Apple’s, before introducing a new model. The Wide Fold format is intended to respond to interest in foldable phones with larger displays and more comfortable usability.

Possible Launch Timing and HyperOS 4

Xiaomi usually introduces its foldable phones in the summer, particularly in July or August. A similar timeframe is expected for the Wide Fold device, although no specific date has been given.

The phone is also expected to arrive alongside Xiaomi HyperOS 4, a new version of Xiaomi’s Android-based software with features and optimizations for foldable displays. The software should complement the different hardware format, but no specific features have been detailed yet.