The Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 is the Chinese giant's second attempt at the flip phone market. This time, it brings bigger screens, a bigger battery, Leica camera tech, and the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. We check if the new model is convincing enough to seriously challenge Samsung's leadership position.
Xiaomi today in Beijing unveiled the highly anticipated new flip phone model – Xiaomi MIX Flip 2The successor to the popular MIX Flip brings an attractive design, a new generation of "Keel Hinge", improved Leica cameras and a more powerful processor. The question remains: will this newcomer be convincing enough to shake up Samsung's The position of the king of flip phones Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 (coming in 14 days)?
Bigger and brighter screens
The internal display remains a 6.86-inch AMOLED, now even brighter, reaching 3,200 nits of brightness, and the resolution remains high at 1.5K and with a fast 120 Hz refresh rate. The biggest improvement is noticeable in the external display, which is larger by 0.1 inches (4.01 inches in total) and now blends even more beautifully with the edges of the phone. The display glass is protected by an improved Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0.
An innovative course that lasts
The special feature of the MIX Flip 2 is its new hinge design, called the “Keel Hinge”. It consists of three movable joints and four floating plates, which ensures a perfectly flat closing of the phone and minimal visibility of the screen crease. Xiaomi guarantees a lifespan of at least 200,000 openings, which means a long service life even with intensive use.
The largest battery among flip phones
Xiaomi has packed a 5,165mAh battery into the Xiaomi MIX Flip 2, the largest in the flip phone category at the moment. The phone supports fast 67W wired charging and an impressive 50W wireless charging. In addition, the MIX Flip 2 is Xiaomi's first flip phone with IPX8 water resistance, meaning it can survive contact with water.
Processor power and advanced cooling system
The heart of the MIX Flip 2 is the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, currently considered one of the fastest processors on the market. An advanced dual vapor chamber cooling system is responsible for preventing overheating even during prolonged use. For a smooth and fast user experience, HyperOS 2, based on the latest Android 15, brings many useful features, from widgets to personalized animations.
Leica cameras for the best photos
The phone has a dual rear camera developed by the renowned Leica. The main camera has a 50 MP sensor with a Summilux lens (23 mm f/1.7), and the second is also a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle camera (14 mm f/2.2) with the ability to take macro photos at a distance of 5 cm. Xiaomi claims that this camera will provide extremely natural color reproduction, excellent photos even in low light, and up to 2x zoom without loss of quality. For selfies, there is still a 32 MP camera on the front that supports 4K video recording.
Design, colors and weight
The MIX Flip 2 is a slim phone, measuring just 7.57mm when open, around 16mm when closed, and weighing 199 grams. It will be available in four elegant colors: Lattice Gold, Shell White, Nebula Purple, and Plum Green.
Price and availability
Prices for the Chinese market are as follows:
- 12GB/256GB: CNY 5,999 (~€715)
- 12GB/512GB: CNY 6,499 (~€775)
- 16GB/1TB: CNY 7,299 (~€870)
The phone is already available for pre-order in China, with global shipping expected in July. This is just in time, as Samsung will be unveiling its Galaxy Z Flip 7, which will be a direct confrontation between these two giants.
Conclusion
The Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 is a technologically advanced phone that seriously challenges Samsung.
With major improvements, from the display and camera to the battery and hinge, Xiaomi has a great chance of success. But the real battle will be decided by global availability and price, as Samsung is also preparing its powerful weapon. So this summer is going to be hot in the tech field too!
