Xiaomi announces the MIX Fold 3 with advanced image stabilisation powered by Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Technology

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Delivering a high-end camera experience, the MIX Fold 3 sports a 1/1.49” Sony IMX800 as its primary 50MP camera, emanating from the Xiaomi 13. Paired with two 10 MP telephoto cameras and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, Xiaomi ensures versatile photography for its users.

Xiaomi's choice of SMA Lens Shift OIS in the main camera underscores a shift from conventional electromagnetic actuators, addressing a rising demand in the smartphone industry for larger image sensors coupled with larger and heavier optics. A significant advantage of the SMA system is its magnet-free design, ensuring no interference with other radio frequency (RF) components or cameras within the device. Given the MIX Fold 3's incorporation of powerful magnets for secure closure, SMA's inclusion offers Xiaomi the latitude to optimize component layout without worrying about electromagnetic disturbances affecting the camera.

The MIX Fold 3 presents a significant advancement in smartphone design and functionality for Xiaomi, especially in its camera prowess. While the handset has been announced for the Chinese market, enthusiasts worldwide are eager to see if this advanced piece of technology will be made available globally.

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