Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 review: Xiaomi's new high-end foldable only available as a Chinese import

The performance data sheet of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is impressive. The 8.03-inch foldable is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, one of the fastest processors for Android mobile devices. Depending on the chosen configuration, there is also 12 or 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and between 256 and 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. WiFi 7 and fast charging with up to 67 watts are also included. Prices start from around US$1370 for the smallest model (12/256GB).

Up to 2300 cd/m² brightness in HDR mode

A highlight of the high-end foldable is its 6x camera with the Sony IMX800 at its heart, which displayed very good image quality in our review. The Xiaomi also earns plus points for its two bright AMOLED screens, which support a refresh rate of 120 Hz and reach four-digit brightness levels.

The 2160 x 1916 pixel internal display is a touch brighter than the 6.56-inch external display and, when fed with HDR content, even achieves brightness levels of up to 2300 cd/m². It can also reduce its refresh rate to up to 1 Hz using LTPO functionality, making it very energy-efficient.

No LTE band 20

However, the Mix Fold 3 has two major disadvantages. Firstly, the system language is limited to English (in addition to Chinese). Secondly, it does not support LTE band 20, which is important in a number of countries. Despite this limitation, reception problems in urban areas are unlikely to occur. But things are likely to be completely different in rural areas where LTE band 20 is often used to bridge larger distances between transmission towers.

Read the full review of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 here.