Xiaomi Mix Flip Set for Global Launch in September

Xiaomi has just declared that it foods locally with its first folding flip phone, The Mix Flip. The news comes as Xiaomi briefly became the world’s second-largest smartphone manufacturer, while Apple placed third according to a number of reports.

More About the Xiaomi Mix Flip

With a special look and proven features, the Xiaomi Mix Flip started to be sold in China last July. Its primary external screen is 4 inches, giving the device a comfortable design. Under the hood, it uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC which makes it one of the best-performing foldables. The Mix Flip does impress with one of the largest batteries in a foldable device at 4,780 mAh even bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. This impressive battery capacity contributes to extended usage time, a crucial factor for foldable phones.

The global launch of the Mix Flip marks a significant expansion for Xiaomi, allowing the device to reach markets outside of China. European countries are expected to be among the first to receive the device. However, there are no plans to bring the smartphone to the US. A phase-wise expansion is further expected to strengthen Xiaomi’s global footprint in the international smartphone market.

Xiaomi’s announcement comes at a time when it has briefly surpassed Apple in global smartphone shipments. Different from the data of August 2024, when shipments of Apple were overtaken by Xiaomi due to a 22% growth in sales. Although this lead may be temporary—likely to shift back to Apple with the upcoming iPhone launch—the achievement underscores Xiaomi’s growing influence and competitive position in the global market.

Meanwhile, Samsung, which had temporarily lost its position as the top smartphone maker to Apple, has reclaimed its leading spot by a considerable margin. These continual changes in leadership throughout the market illustrate just how fluid the smartphone industry is, as major manufacturers are battling for share.

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