Detailed information about the satellite communication trial for Xiaomi's foldable smartphones was disclosed by blogger Smart Pikachu. Accompanying images indicate the company is actively developing this feature.
MIX Fold 4 boasts satellite communication capabilitiesSatellite communication is a feature previously mentioned for Xiaomi smartphones. In September 2023, there were reports that a special edition of Xiaomi 14 Pro would feature satellite communication, but it did not materialize. Xiaomi 14 Ultra is also rumored to be testing satellite communication.
Xiaomi MIX Fold 3Xiaomi's upcoming flagship in the Xiaomi 14 series is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and come with two promising lenses in a quad-camera setup. The previous model in the MIX Fold series had a Leica optical zoom quad-camera setup. Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 featured a main 50MP Sony IMX800 camera, a 10MP telephoto lens, a 10MP periscope lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens.
The integration of satellite communication is sure to make the next-generation MIX Fold 4 more appealing to users. Let's wait and see what surprises Xiaomi has in store for fans in the coming time!
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