Despite the fact that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is still hotter than a stolen tamale, the rumor mill is already buzzing with cries and whispers about the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6.

We’ve commented how this time around, Samsung is expected to manufacture a cheaper Galaxy Z foldable, caving into the pressure of Chinese competition like Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Huawei, and Honor and their foldable phones that bring thinner, more compact designs and better specs.

So, let’s take a deeper dive into what exactly the Xiaomi competition is working on in 2024.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4

The last time we paid attention to the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 – successor to three successful book-style foldables – wasn’t even Halloween 2023. Then, the rumor plant claimed this upcoming foldable could potentially be the first ever Mix Fold phone with a global variant.

The same October 2023 report had it that, among other leaked model numbers and serials, there was a mysterious 2405 number. If we assume that 24 stands for Anno Domini 2024 and 05 translates as May, this could mean a potential May 2024 premiere for the Mix Fold 4 is in the works.

Now, there are more leaks about the fourth foldable iteration from Xiaomi (via Gizmochina). The brand-new rumor pack has it that a potential May 2024 announcement is indeed probable, but there are claims that the device could see its unveiling later – somewhere in the second half of 2024.

What’s more, there are scarce technical specs rumored here – it’s said that the Mix Fold 4 will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and is expected to ship with HyperOS. Also, two-way satellite connectivity support is expected.

Speaking of satellite connectivity, the other upcoming foldable device from Xiaomi – the clamshell Mi Mix Flip – might also support it, as numerous reports suggest so. The precise release date for the Galaxy Z Flip competitor remains uncertain as well for the moment.

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