The latest leaks indicate that the launch date of the phone is approaching Xiaomi Mix Fold 5 The foldable, amid expectations of its official unveiling during August 2026, after obtaining the necessary approvals in the Chinese market, and before the expected announcement of a series of phones. Xiaomi 18.
Leaked photos of the phone in use showed a device bearing the code name “lhasa”a name previously associated with a telephone Mix Fold 5The pictures also revealed that it is running a system HyperOS 4 Based on Android 17which reinforces speculation that its official launch date is approaching.
The phone is expected to come with a processor Xring O3which is the latest generation of Xiaomi chips developed internally, instead of relying on a processor Snapdragon Elite Gen 6This is an indication that the company continues to strengthen its presence in the field of its segments.
According to circulating information, it will happen Mix Fold 5 On a flexible internal screen ranging in size from 7.5 to 7.6 inches, with improvements aimed at reducing the visibility of the folding effect in the middle of the screen. It is also expected to include a 200-megapixel main camera, complete water resistance, and a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button.
Among its most prominent expected specifications is a 6000 mAh battery, with support for wireless charging, which gives it greater ability to compete in the foldable phone market.
As for the price, the leaks indicate that the phone may start at about 10,000 Chinese yuan, equivalent to approximately $1,400 in the Chinese market, with the final details becoming clear upon the official announcement.
