Although Apple's iPhone Fold foldable phone has not yet been released, its first competitor may already be confirmed: Xiaomi's new MIX Fold.
On August 13th, Digital Chat Station revealed that at least one of China's top five mobile phone manufacturers (Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, and Honor) will release new large foldable phones in the second half of next year. These phones, with screen sizes and new proportions, will fully match Apple's large foldable phone. These phones are expected to be medium-sized wide foldable phones, incorporating a host of new technologies, including the screen. Subsequently, a digital blogger further revealed that Xiaomi's next-generation large foldable phone will be essentially the same direction as Apple's.
In fact, Xiaomi Chairman Lei Jun has repeatedly compared his products with Apple's at press conferences, whether it's phones, tablets, or in-house chips. In an interview, Lei Jun once said, "Only by daring to compare can we take the first step."
Based on leaks from various channels, Apple's iPhone Fold is expected to feature a 7.8-inch foldable inner screen and a 5.5-inch outer screen. The screen will use a crease-free laser-drilled panel, expected to be supplied exclusively by Samsung. Furthermore, Apple's iPhone Fold is expected to be over 9mm thick when folded and around 4.5mm when unfolded. It will be equipped with an A-series Pro chip and is expected to cost over $2,000.
Currently, Xiaomi's latest large foldable phone is the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4, slated for release on July 19, 2024.
