Xiaomi Planning to Launch Detachable Clamshell Smartphone, Files Patent Application, Vivo Samsung, Oneplus

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has filed a patent for a new smartphone design. The company is working on a clamshell style foldable smartphone which can be detached into two segments. It could be similar to Xiaomi’s Mix Flip that was introduced last month.

a media Report According to, an application for this smartphone has been filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). There are many diagrams in this application which show the design and functioning of this smartphone. It is similar to a normal flip style smartphone in the non-detached position. Its display is connected in the middle. There is no external hinge mechanism when folded. It has grooves for pogo pins on both sides and both the segments can be attached in this manner. However, Xiaomi has not confirmed this patent application.

Xiaomi is preparing to launch 15 Pro soon. It will replace the Xiaomi 14 Pro that was introduced in November last year. This smartphone may have a Leica tuned triple rear camera unit. It can be made available in three colors. Recently tipster @That_Kartikey had leaked the image of Xiaomi 15 Pro. This smartphone is visible in white, silver and black colors. It can also be brought in Titanium Edition. In the leaked design of this smartphone, it is seen with a triple rear camera unit. There is LED flash with it. This smartphone may have Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 as its processor. It can be provided with 16 GB RAM and up to 1 TB storage. Its 6.78 inch 2K curved AMOLED screen can be with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It may run on HyperOS 2 with Android 15.

In the Leica tuned triple rear camera setup of this smartphone, a 50 megapixel primary camera can be found with Light Fusion 900 series sensor. Apart from this, a 50 megapixel ultra-wide camera and telephoto camera can be provided. Its front may have a 32-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The 6,000 mAh battery of this smartphone can support 90 W wired and 80 W wireless charging.