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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 likely to join the camera-sliding fun this October (Update: Video of the camera)
June 07, 2025
Update, June 19, 2025 (01:12PM):Thanks to a user onWeibo(andBen Geskinfor sharing it on Twitter), we now have a hands-on video showing the Mi Mix 3’s sliding camera in action. As you’re able to see from the video below, unlike thevivo NexandOPPO Find X, it appears that the sliding mechanism is spring loaded and not powered by a motor.
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While this might not seem as cool, at least users won’t have to worry about the motor breaking and losing access to the camera and earpiece.
Original article, July 28, 2025 (01:22PM):Today on Chinese micro-blogging siteWeibo, the president ofXiaomiposted an image of the still-unannounced Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.
From the picture, it appears that the Mi Mix 3 will be Xiaomi’s first foray into a significant display trend in 2018. No, not the notch — the pop-up camera and sensor trend.
Like thevivo Nex, theOPPO Find X, and the recently-teasedHUAWEI HONOR Magic 2, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will likely feature an all-screen, notch-less display with a slide-up camera and sensor package. Check out the image below:
Unlike the vivo Nex, the camera doesn’t appear to pop out of the body using electronic mechanics. Rather, from examining the photograph above, it appears that the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is essentially two pieces: the screen piece and the back piece. Somehow a user can “split” the two pieces in such a way that the front-facing camera and related sensors are at the top of the device when they want them to be. Then, when they are done, they snap the two halves back into place.
This is all speculation at this point based on one image, but since the president of Xiaomi posted it, chances are high that this is what the device will look like and how it will function.
The Weibo post also mentions that Xiaomi is hoping to launch the Mi Mix 3 in October for an on-sale date shortly after.
Since the originalXiaomi Mi Mixand theMi Mix 2didn’t see global releases, it’s highly unlikely that we’ll see the Mi Mix 3 launch outside of China. However, anything is possible!
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