The world of technology and innovation is abuzz with rumors of the launch of two new premium flexible-display Android flagship smartphones - the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Xiaomi Mix Fold 3. The latest leaks about these smartphones suggest that the Mix Fold 3 will be thinner than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is said to launch thinner when opened compared to the new Vivo X Fold2, but it will reportedly do so as it is not much more than a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered refresh of its predecessor, the Mix Fold 2. This means that the Fold 3 may have the same main and cover display sizes as its predecessor, not to mention its battery size and charging speed - just with an updated SoC.
Despite this, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is rumored to be thinner compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. The upcoming Samsung flagship is said to be 6.1mm high when opened and 13.4mm when closed - a mild improvement over the Z Fold4. However, both smartphones' cover displays are now said to be the same diagonal length (67.1mm), and the newer model will have just 0.2mm on the older in terms of both length and width when open.
While this may seem like a small difference, it could make the Z Fold5 shorter, albeit more narrow, compared to the Mix Fold 3. This means that the Samsung foldable could be the more pocket-friendly of the two, but it may not be the more wallet-friendly option.
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is expected to feature a large foldable OLED display with a resolution of 2480 x 1860 pixels, while the cover display will have a resolution of 840 x 2520 pixels. The smartphone is also rumored to come with a triple camera setup on the back, which includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and an 8-megapixel periscope zoom lens.
In terms of performance, the Mix Fold 3 is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 888+ chipset, which is expected to deliver lightning-fast performance and seamless multitasking capabilities. The smartphone is also rumored to come with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage, making it a powerhouse in terms of performance and storage capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, on the other hand, is rumored to feature a larger foldable display compared to its predecessor, with a resolution of 2208 x 1768 pixels. The smartphone is also expected to come with a triple camera setup on the back, which includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens.
In terms of performance, the Z Fold5 is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset, which is expected to deliver lightning-fast performance and seamless multitasking capabilities. The smartphone is also rumored to come with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage, making it a powerhouse in terms of performance and storage capacity.
In conclusion, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are two highly anticipated smartphones that are expected to set the bar for premium flexible-display Android flagship smartphones. While both smartphones offer impressive features and capabilities, the Mix Fold 3's rumored thinner design could make it the more pocket-friendly option for consumers. However, the ultimate decision will come down to personal preferences and budget, as both smartphones are expected to come with premium price tags.
