The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold is Xiaomis first entry into the foldable phone market.
Depending on if you get the glass or ceramic-backed model.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 888 CPU and a large 5020mAh battery.
However, there are rumors about multiple upcoming foldable phones.
There is no support for storage expansion.
It can fast-charge at 67W with a standards-compliant charger for a full charge in just 37 minutes.
There is no support for wireless charging.
It has a refresh rate of 60Hz and a peak brightness of 900 nits.
It has a refresh rate of 90Hz and a peak brightness of 900 nits.
Both screens support the HDR10+ and Dolby Vision HD standards.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold takes this further with an even taller screen with a frankly insane 27:9 ratio.
An average flagship smartphone like the Xiaomi 2 Pro has a 20:9 ratio.
Cameras
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold features a triple rear camera setup.
The primary wide-angle camera has a 108MP 1/1.52-inch sensor with an f/1.8 aperture.
It has an ultrawide camera with a 13MP with a 123 field of view and an f/2.4 aperture.
The liquid lens has its shape automatically adjusted as needed to provide variable levels of zoom and focus.
It is the first of its kind in a smartphone, foldable or not.
The main screen also features a hole punch selfie camera with a 20MP 1/3.4-inch sensor.
The selfie camera can record 1080p at 30 or 60fps and 720p at 120fps.
Software/OS
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold runs MIUI 12 on Android 10.
The hinge design is decent, allowing the screens to be flush against each other.
The crease, however, is present and noticeable, like it is on Samsungs foldable devices.
It cant easily be partially folded and just left to rest there as the hinge isnt stiff.
The liquid lens in the telephoto/macro camera is the first in a smartphone, offering adjustable optical zoom.
There is a fingerprint reader.
However, unlike most modern high-end phones, it isnt embedded under the screen.
Instead, its a classic side power button/fingerprint reader combo.
The phone can also be unlocked with facial recognition.
Dual SIM cards are supported.
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Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the cameras are better, and the screens are noticeably larger.
Summary
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold is a solid foldable phone.
Performance is generally solid, though heat and battery life can be a problem.
The lack of any waterproofing rating may put some potential users off.
Concerns about the lifespan of the fold in the screen are also likely to be difficult to assuage.
Flagship phones with significantly better performance and features are available for similar money.
The real question is, do you really want, or need, a phone that folds?
If thats the case, youll have to accept some compromises.
Whether thats too much to ask in this case is down to the individual.
