Xiaomi receives patent for dual punch-hole camera phone

05 February 2019
Тhe proximity sensor and notification light are also going inside the screen.

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gimm, 10 Feb 2019then how you make a video call? I wouldn't, it's useless. If someone wants to show me something, he can film it. I don't feel the need to look at people's faces on screen all day or make my face available for it. In fact, I don't even talk on the phone unless I have something important to say. I see people when I see people, and that's that.

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    • 10 Feb 2019

    Notsure, 07 Feb 2019Yup, I'd pay a premium for a phone without the stupid front... morethen how you make a video call?

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      • 09 Feb 2019

      Notsure, 07 Feb 2019Yup, I'd pay a premium for a phone without the stupid front... moreI agree.

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        • 08 Feb 2019

        stealing the idea from Samsung and get a patent for it ? lol

          Yup, I'd pay a premium for a phone without the stupid front camera.

            Why not release a smartphone without a front camera? Surely there must be more than a handful of people who would buy it, even if it were some sort of limited edition smartphone that's twice the price of what it would be if it did come with a front camera. I'd buy it.

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              • 06 Feb 2019

              You guys should look up Asus Zenbook S13's reversed notch solution. Yes it's a laptop but to me it's probably the best solution yet once and for all to give us a proper full screen back. All it takes is an OEM brave enough to get that unconventional phone shape out.

              I mean pop up front cams are a thing now so why not that?

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                • 06 Feb 2019

                IpsDisplay, 06 Feb 2019Because change is inevitable and when we had normal people ... moreI'm not saying they shouldn't try new things, in fact some new things are strictly better than the old ones and I'm ok with that.

                I'm just saying they leave no choice for people who might have a different opinion for the part of the technology that is subjective.

                Some part is always progressing like SoC and Camera hardware. They get strictly better every time. I'm not complaining about they upgrading phones with strictly better parts.

                I am complaining about them taking sidegrade decisions out of people's hands. A 19.5/9 screen is not strictly better than 16/9 and glass back is not strictly better than plastic back.
                What they are saying is: If you liked it the other way, then TOO BAD!

                They simply assume they know what's best even when some part of the people do not agree and they act like these people do not even exist.

                This is what makes me feel infuriated.

                TO SUM UP what I am trying to say is:
                "Change for the sake of changing is stupid, but change for the sake of changing combined with lack of freedom for choice is outraging!"

                  Zendroid, 06 Feb 2019Dual punch hole is dual punch hole. Doesn't matter where it... moreBut there's only one big hole on the S10+

                    "I don't like it, therefore it's a very bad idea and everyone else should agree with my opinion" seems to be a common thing among the people who hate notches and holes. Please stop projecting, guys, people can have their own opinions that may differ from yours. Scary, I know.

                      Zendroid, 06 Feb 2019It's still a design that xiaomi now owns. Doesn't matter wh... moreDid you read the article at all? There is written that Xiaomi designs are different from the Samsung ones. That "dual punch hole" by Xiaomi means there are 2 holes, not 1 bigger (as Samsung has). By the way, you can get to the patent application through the link at the end of the article.

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                        Anonymous, 05 Feb 2019Why make one hole in a display that no one wants, when you ... moreHow do you know that nobody want a punch hole. your grossly misinformed.

                          Walter C. Dornez, 06 Feb 2019No it technically isn't cause they're not using the same de... moreDual punch hole is dual punch hole. Doesn't matter where it's located or how it's turned. Still dual punch hole. How is that so hard to understand? Oh, I forget that I'm talking to sheeps.

                            r33fd, 05 Feb 2019What bothers me the most is that is not enough that one stu... moreBecause change is inevitable and when we had normal people were complaining that phones were the same as unchanging

                              Zendroid, 06 Feb 2019It's still a design that xiaomi now owns. Doesn't matter wh... moreNo it technically isn't cause they're not using the same design as Samsung's.

                                Walter C. Dornez, 06 Feb 2019They're not using a Chinese patented product. Their holes a... moreIt's still a design that xiaomi now owns. Doesn't matter who were first. You clearly doesn't know how it works.

                                  i wonder where did they put the proximity sensor in huawei nova 4, honor view20 and samsung s10 series? or they dont have one?

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                                    • 06 Feb 2019

                                    There will be less and less selection in the future as i still prefer bezel on the top for camera and sensors rather than notch here punch there making the screen display weird...

                                      Zendroid, 05 Feb 2019Because they are using Chinese patented product. Not only C... moreThey're not using a Chinese patented product. Their holes are different and were first. Xiaomis way is different, and better looking

                                        Shanti Dope, 05 Feb 2019Okay, enjoy the ugly asymmetry! Two equally-sized separate... moreTo be fair, he is right about the hate. At times, I do feel it's a bit much