Fans of foldable phones might have to adjust their expectations this year as whispers suggest Xiaomi has put plans for its highly anticipated Mix Fold 5 on ice. Originally slated for a launch in the latter half of the year, this chic book-style foldable was set to rival the much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7. However, fresh leaks hint that aficionados may need to wait until next year to see what Xiaomi has up its sleeves.
This delay echoes the recent surprise move by OnePlus regarding its Open 2, leaving foldable fans in limbo. The tip-off comes from noted leaker Kartikey Singh, who has shared that Xiaomi intends to pause its annual update cycle for the Mix Fold series, a line that’s seen new iterations consistently roll out since its inception in 2021.
The timing of this decision is curious, especially as OPPO has just unveiled its Find N5, raising expectations that Xiaomi would soon follow suit with the Mix Fold 5. While it’s a setback for global tech enthusiasts hoping for an alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold7, Xiaomi’s foldables have yet to make a widespread splash in international markets, anyway.
Still, not all is doom and gloom in the world of Xiaomi. The Mix Flip made its global debut last year, and its sequel, the Mix Flip 2, is reportedly on track to launch later this year, promising to uphold Xiaomi’s tradition of innovative mobile technology.
So for those eager for the fresh and foldable, patience is indeed a virtue. Until then, keep an eye out for the Mix Flip 2, which hopes to bring some excitement back to the foldable frontier.
