Camera in exchange for thickness? Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 will receive a telephoto periscope

Xiaomi is working on an update to the folding smartphone Mix Fold 2, which will refresh the “hardware” and will answer inquiries

users.According to Chinese media, the upcoming Mix Fold 3 will respond to complaints about a weak telephoto camera with a 2x optical zoom and will add periscope optics, which will be a trend in folds. 2023. It is expected that this will be a variant with five times optical zoom, which will enhance the 50-megapixel main module. In addition, various rumors indicate that the Chinese company is implementing an under-screen front camera.

In connection with this information, it remains relevantthe issue of positioning the new product. The main feature of Mix Fold 2 was its low thickness – 5.4 mm when unfolded and 11.2 mm when folded. Periscope optics require additional space, and Xiaomi engineers will have a difficult task of placing this module without increasing the thickness and adding additional millimeters of camera protrusion. Chinese media say that Xiaomi is aiming to improve the “light” Mix Fold image, so we believe, we hope, we wait.

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