Xiaomi Patents Folding Smartphone That Looks Like the Huawei Mate Xs

Jun. 5, 2020

As can be seen from the images, the phones folds outwards, with its wraparound display on the outside. When opened, it seemingly transforms into a tablet, while in its folded state, it resembles a standard smartphone. It is, however, significantly thicker than regular handsets. It also has a thin panel on the back to house the cameras. The panel also wraps around on one side to accommodate what looks like the volume rocker and the power button.

Interestingly, there’s also an oval button directly under the camera setup. Its purpose is not immediately clear, but LetsGoDigital speculates that it might serve as a release for the locking mechanism when folded. The phone also comes with a sound-cancelling microphone on the top alongside a standard mic on the bottom. Other hardware features include a speaker and a USB-C connection at the bottom.

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