Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 launched in China with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP Leica camera and 5,165mAh battery

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Xiaomi MIX Flip 2: Launched in China

Xiaomi unveiled its new foldable smartphone, the MIX Flip 2, in China on June 26, 2025. It features Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and runs on Android 15 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2 interface .

Design & Color Options

Triple‑curve foldable AMOLED design gives the main display a premium, curved aesthetic .
Available colors: Shell White, Nebula Purple, Plum Green, and Lattice/Checkered Gold .
Dimensions & weight:
- Unfolded: 166.89 × 73.8 × 7.57 mm; folded: 86.13 × 73.8 × 15.87 mm
- Weight: approximately 199 g .
Dragon Bone hinge with 3‑link/4‑plate design ensures full flat closure and durability up to 200,000 folds .
IPX8 water resistance rating .

Display Details

Main foldable screen: 6.86″ LTPO AMOLED, 1.5K (2912 × 1224), 120 Hz refresh, 300 Hz touch sampling, 3200 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ & Dolby Vision .
Cover screen: 4.01″ AMOLED, 1.5K (1392 × 1208), 120 Hz refresh/touch, 3200 nits, HDR10+, supports over 500 apps directly from the cover .

Performance & Internals

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite with Adreno GPU .
Memory & Storage: Up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1 TB UFS 4.1 storage .
Cooling: Dual vapor chamber thermal solution for sustained performance .

Battery & Charging

Battery capacity: 5165 mAh (reported as the largest in a flip phone) .
Charging speeds: 67 W wired and 50 W wireless fast charging .

Camera System

Rear cameras: Dual 50 MP Leica‑co‑engineered cameras
– Main (with f/1.7 aperture, OIS, Light Hunter 800)
– 115° ultra‑wide macro lens
– Supports 4K/60 fps video with Dolby Vision.
Front (inner) camera: 32 MP sensor .

Connectivity & Sensors

Connectivity: Dual‑SIM 5G, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, infrared blaster, USB‑C .
Sensors: Side‑mounted fingerprint, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyro, compass, and IR remote .

Price & Availability

China launch prices:
- 12 GB + 256 GB – CNY 5,999 (~USD 835 / ₹71,600)
- 12 GB + 512 GB – CNY 6,499 (~USD 905 / ₹77,000)
- 16 GB + 1 TB – CNY 7,299 (~USD 1,015 / ₹87,100) .
On sale now in China via Xiaomi’s official website and partner stores. Global release likely later this summer alongside Galaxy Z Flip 7 .

Extra Accessory – Pocket Photo Kit

Xiaomi introduced a Pocket Photo Kit accessory for CNY 699 (~USD 95 / ₹8,000). It connects via USB‑C and instantly prints photos with features like built‑in fill‑light, gesture/voice capture, and Leica‑watermarked prints .

Head-to-Head with Galaxy Z Flip 7

Compared to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 (expected to have ~4,200 mAh battery and 25 W wired charging), the MIX Flip 2 offers significantly larger battery (5165 mAh) and much faster charging (67 W wired, 50 W wireless) .
Thinner crease, flat closure hinge, higher RAM and storage also distinguish it. Still, Samsung’s One UI and global support remain compelling alternatives .

Conclusion

The Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 solidifies its place in the flip-phone market with:

Feature	Highlights
Design	Triple-curve AMOLED, 199 g, IPX8, durable hinge
Display	1.5K foldable + cover screen, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Performance	Snapdragon 8 Elite, LPDDR5X, UFS 4.1, dual cooling
Battery	5165 mAh with 67 W wired & 50 W wireless support
Cameras	Dual Leica 50 MP + 32 MP selfie cam
Value	More power & features vs Z Flip 7 at competitive price