Introduction
- Mi Mix Flip is Xiaomi's first flip phone, recently launched in China and expected to release in India soon.
- The device is part of Xiaomi's lineup of foldable phones, marking its entry into the flip phone market.
Unboxing & First Impressions
- Contents: The box includes a color-coordinated hard case, a 67W charger, a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, and a SIM card tray.
- Design: The phone resembles a typical candy bar phone when folded. It features a vertical camera module, a sturdy metal frame, and weighs approximately 195g.
- Battery: It boasts a 4780 mAh battery, which is larger than typical flip phones, enhancing its battery life.
Display & Build Quality
- Inner Display: The Mi Mix Flip has a 6.86-inch AMOLED LTPO display with a 1.5K resolution, offering a smooth 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The crease is minimal, but it might increase with use.
- Outer Display: The outer display is 4 inches, with a crisp 1.5K resolution, and supports over 200 apps. Both displays have a maximum brightness of 3000 nits.
Camera & Performance
- Camera Setup: The phone features two 50MP sensors on the back (no ultrawide lens, but includes a 2x telephoto sensor). Inside, there is a 32MP selfie camera. It supports up to 8K 24FPS video recording from the rear and 4K 60FPS from the front.
- Processor & Specs: Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the Mi Mix Flip includes LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, with variants starting from 12GB RAM and 256GB storage up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
Additional Features & Pricing
- Display Quality: The cover display is highlighted as one of the best features of the phone.
- Price Estimate: The phone is priced at around ¥5999 in China, which converts to roughly ₹70-75K in India. It's expected to be priced around ₹90-95K upon release in India.
- Fingerprint Sensor: The phone includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor instead of an in-display one.
Conclusion
- The Mi Mix Flip is anticipated to be one of the best flip phones in the market with strong performance and an impressive cover display. The official launch in India is awaited for more detailed insights.