Besides announcing the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4, the company also announced the Xiaomi MIX Flip during the 2024 Lei Jun Annual Speech today, its first-ever clamshell-style foldable smartphone. Achieving breakthroughs in performance, battery life and network functionality, read on to learn more. 

The MIX Flip features a 4-inch “All Around Liquid” outer display with a quad-curved design, allowing it to function as a highly functional "compact phone" without opening the device. It features a 1.5K resolution, 460PPI, 120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits peak brightness, Original Color Pro, HDR support, and eye protection; the same as the inner display. 

Under the hood, the MIX Flip is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, making it one of the few compact foldable devices using an up-to-date flagship chipset. It’s aided by a large 3D cooling system, including a large 3500mm² VC area with a unique "staircase" design that quickly dissipates heat from the SoC.

Besides that, the MIX Flip features Xiaomi's Surge battery with 6% silicon content in the negative electrode. It achieves an energy density of 780Wh/L and an ultra-high capacity of 4780mAh, surpassing the flagship Xiaomi 14. 

The Xiaomi Surge battery management system precisely manages the charging and discharging process, extending battery life. Combined with the battery's self-healing properties, it can maintain at least 80% capacity after 1600 cycles. This gives Xiaomi MIX Flip a battery life performance comparable to non-foldable models, alleviating battery anxiety for compact foldable users.

Besides that, the MIX Flip shares the same low-frequency antenna design as the 14 Ultra and is equipped with the Xiaomi Surge T1 signal enhancement chip and supports cutting-edge connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 and 5G-A, pushing connectivity speed further.

Build-wise, the MIX Flip features Xiaomi's composite fibre material, providing sturdiness and protection. The middle frame uses the same 6M42 aluminium alloy as the MIX Fold 4, doubling the strength; Xiaomi Shield Glass and UTG ultra-thin flexible glass protect the outer and inner displays. The compact dual-link hinge's internal mechanism uses the same high-strength and wear-resistant materials as the MIX Fold 4, with a folding and unfolding lifespan of 500,000 times, certified by SGS reliable folding certification. It also offers a Xiaomi Nylon Fiber special edition of meticulously woven nylon fibre with excellent abrasion and stain resistance.

Xiaomi MIX Flip is equipped with Xiaomi x Leica next-generation Summilux lenses. The main camera uses the Light Fusion 800 high dynamic range sensor. It also features the unique 47mm Leica floating telephoto lens in a compact foldable device with a minimum focusing distance of 9cm. Xiaomi MIX Flip also incorporates the Xiaomi AISP large model computational photography platform, supporting advanced imaging scenarios with up to 60 TOPS of processing power. The new "Master Portrait" mode, based on the PortraitLM large model and guided by real-life photographers, enhances portrait beauty beyond reality while maintaining authenticity.

The MIX Flip comes in White, Black, Purple, and Xiaomi nylon fibre editions. Stay tuned to TechNave for the latest updates on the device, including its imminent launch in Malaysia.