Xiaomi’s plans for a smaller foldable phone may have quietly changed course, according to a new claim shared on Weibo. A well-known tipster says the company has discontinued its “compact folding product line,” suggesting Xiaomi is stepping back from the smaller clamshell-style foldable category for now.
While the post doesn’t call out a specific model by name, the wording strongly points to Xiaomi’s smaller foldable efforts rather than its book-style devices. In other words, this sounds less like a shift away from the larger Mix Fold lineup and more like an end to the compact flip-style direction many fans have been watching closely.
At the same time, Xiaomi’s bigger foldable series appears to be in an unusually long pause. The Mix Fold range has been sitting at its fourth generation for nearly two years, which is a noticeable gap in a market where foldables are evolving quickly with slimmer designs, lighter builds, and upgraded hinge technology. That doesn’t necessarily mean the lineup is finished, though. Recent rumors indicate a Mix Fold 5 could still be in development, potentially positioning Xiaomi to focus its foldable strategy on larger devices instead of smaller ones.
If this leak is accurate, it may signal a more concentrated approach: prioritizing a single foldable format rather than splitting resources across both compact flip foldables and larger book-style foldables. For shoppers and Xiaomi fans, the key takeaway is simple—don’t expect a new Xiaomi compact foldable any time soon, but keep an eye on developments around a potential next-generation Mix Fold.
