Xiaomi testing wide-format foldable with 200MP camera

Chinese technology company Xiaomi is reportedly developing a new wide-format foldable smartphone, according to recent information shared online. The device, which may be called the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Mix Fold 5, would represent a significant shift in design for the company's book-style foldables.

The information originates from posts by tipster Kartikey Singh on social media platform X. He described a prototype that moves away from the taller, narrower form of the previous Mix Fold 4, adopting a wider and more compact "passport-style" shape. This design direction aligns with the form factor established by Huawei's Pura X Max and is a trend other major manufacturers are following.

According to the shared details, an engineering sample of the device features a triple-camera system with Leica branding, headlined by a 200-megapixel main sensor. The tipster noted these specifications are from a prototype and may not be finalized for the consumer product. If the 200-megapixel sensor is retained, it would place the device at the high end of current foldable camera specifications.

The potential launch of this device comes as the foldable smartphone market appears to be consolidating...