We’re in a confusingly busy time for foldable phones, as not long ago, Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Motorola Razr 2022 followed, and now Xiaomi has joined the ranks. The company just launched the Mi Mix Fold 2, a phone that looks similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 has an 8.02-inch 1914 x 2160 folding screen inside with a refresh rate of 120Hz and 360 pixels per inch, and a 6.56-inch cover display on the outside with a refresh rate of 120Hz. There should be no shortage of power thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset and 12GB of RAM, while storage is available in 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB.
As for the cameras, these are Leica-branded and include a 50MP primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide, and an 8MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. There’s a 4,500mAh battery pack on the front of the battery that supports 67W charging.
So far, the Mi Mix Fold 2 has only been released in China, and it’s unclear if or when it will launch more widely, especially since the original is only available in China. But for reference, it starts at 8,999 yuan, which is about $1,335 / £1,090 / AU$1,875, so it’s not cheap.
Analysis: How does the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 compare to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4?
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 are both flagship phones, but there are some notable differences between them.
Xiaomi‘s phone has a slightly bigger screen, a slightly bigger battery, faster charging, but a slightly worse optical zoom. The two phones have similar power and storage, so there’s little difference, and their camera setups sound similar, save for the zoom potential. Price may be a major factor, but we can’t comment on this until it’s determined pricing for the Mix Fold 2 outside of China, other than to say that the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 will probably have to be a little cheaper than the Z Fold 4 if it’s going to steal a lot of Samsung’s sales . But if the price is right, this is easily one of the best foldable phones around.
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