A new listing recently spotted on the GSMA certification website shows a Xiaomi device under model number 2608BPX34C — widely believed to be the rumored Xiaomi Mix Trifold. This listing is fueling speculation that Xiaomi’s first triple-fold smartphone could be on the way.
According to multiple reports, Xiaomi aims to unveil this tri-fold device around the third quarter of 2026.
What’s Known — and What Remains a Mystery
What we know so far
- The GSMA listing confirms a new Xiaomi “MIX” device (model 2608BPX34C), which leaks identify as a tri-fold smartphone.
- Earlier patent filings and concept renders show a design featuring two hinges and a triple-fold layout — the device could unfold into a tablet-like large screen.
What we don’t yet know
No official details about display size(s), hinge durability, cameras, battery capacity, pricing or whether the phone will be released globally — Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed the project yet.
Why This Could Matter for the Foldable Market
If Xiaomi does launch the Mix Trifold, it will be one of only a few companies entering the “tri-fold” smartphone space — a niche already claimed by devices like Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design.
For users, such a device offers the promise of tablet-class screen real estate and multitasking convenience, packed into a form factor far more compact than a tablet — which could be a game-changer for productivity, content consumption, and portability.
For Xiaomi, it would mark a bold step forward in its “MIX” series legacy of experimenting with unconventional form factors (following past foldables and concepts).
Why We Should Stay Skeptical
- Tri-fold phones are technically challenging. Engineering a durable hinge, reliable folding mechanism, and a screen that folds twice — all without compromising durability — is no easy feat. Reports based on past leaks even warn the design could end up “chunky.”
- Past from the same “MIX” series have sometimes remained in concept or limited-release stages rather than widely available products.
- Until Xiaomi publicly confirms the Mix Trifold — with specs, photos, and a release roadmap — all we have are leaks and speculation.
The GSMA listing of model 2608BPX34C — purportedly the Mix Trifold — represents potentially the biggest hint yet that Xiaomi is serious about entering the tri-fold smartphone market. If delivered well, this could broaden foldable phone appeal and push forward the “multi-fold” smartphone category.
That said, many critical questions remain unanswered: build quality, usability, software adaptation for a tri-fold form, pricing, and market availability. Until Xiaomi makes an official announcement, the Mix Trifold should be viewed as a promising possibility — but not a guarantee.
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