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Xiaomi Mix Flip

Buy with careValue Score 54/100
$850
Launched in China then globally; not officially sold in the US. Price is a USD-equivalent of the EUR/CNY price.
$1100 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until July 2028 · Buy-by July 2026

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2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~4-year update track record — on that basis the Mix Flip should be supported until around July 2028. Buying it today still gets you about 2.1 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$33.22/month

124% above the $600–900 median ($14.81/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

Xiaomi's first clamshell foldable pairs a large cover screen and Leica dual 50MP cameras with a big battery for a flip phone.

Pros

  • Large, highly usable 4.01-inch cover display
  • Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with dual 50MP Leica cameras including a real telephoto
  • Big 4780mAh battery, large for a flip phone

Cons

  • Only IP54 splash resistance, not full waterproofing
  • Premium price and limited official US availability
Best for: Buyers wanting a compact flip phone with flagship camerasBest for: Users who rely on the cover screen for quick tasksAvoid if: You need full IP68 water resistanceAvoid if: You want a phone officially sold and supported in the US

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

ScreenFoldable clamshell: 6.86-inch LTPO AMOLED main (2912x1224, 120Hz) plus 4.01-inch AMOLED cover (1392x1208, 120Hz), Dolby Vision
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM12GB / 16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
telephoto 2x50MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,780 mAh
Charging67W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

DimensionsUnfolded 167.5 × 74.0 × 7.8 mm; folded 85.5 × 74.0 × 16.0 mm
Weight192 g
MaterialsGlass front (folded), SCHOTT ultra-thin glass inner screen, glass back, aluminum frame, stainless steel hinge
Water resistanceIP54
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 14 with HyperOS at launch
Connectivity5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C, NFC
Update policy~3 years of updates (our estimate from Xiaomi's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

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Frequently asked questions

What cameras does the Mix Flip have?

It has a dual 50MP Leica system, with a 50MP main and a 50MP 2x telephoto, plus a 32MP front camera.

How water resistant is the Mix Flip?

It carries an IP54 rating, meaning it resists dust and water splashes but is not fully waterproof.

How big is the cover screen?

The external AMOLED cover display measures 4.01 inches with a 120Hz refresh rate, large enough to run apps.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.