Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 specs leak revealing a controversial camera twist

14 January 2025
It's not an upgrade, it's not a downgrade - it's a sidegrade of sorts.

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CompactLover, 16 hours agowhat is everyone thought about no more selfie cam for flips... moreI get your point, but it means that you have to flip down the screen every time to use the camera and there are still lots of apps that don't work on the outer screen.

    what is everyone thought about no more selfie cam for flips since we can see just fine the face (selfie, vc etc) using main cam? getting rid of notch would be a better main screen utilisation

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      • yalim
      • iKx
      • 14 Jan 2025

      There is no point in having a telephoto lens unless you have 3x. Modern 50mp main sensors can do lossless 2x. However, uw is something not possible without a dedicated lens. A good update by xiaomi. Now it has no shortcomings against galaxy flip at least on paper. Chinese are so hyped on folding phones but, flip phones(clamshell) are making the biggest sales in folding form factor.

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        • PanRT
        • Mrn
        • 14 Jan 2025

        Good, 2x zoom is rly small. Main in 2x zoom is better. UW is best.

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          • Gusta
          • XTk
          • 14 Jan 2025

          Eno2, 14 Jan 2025It's seams you don't know about the Panorama func... moreSeriously dude? You compare ultrawide to panorama? They have different purpose each others. For example, u can take group people photo with ultrawide cam. Ultrawide can take photos quickly and seamless.

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            • Eno2
            • skL
            • 14 Jan 2025

            RealLifePhones, 14 Jan 2025Ultra wide is much more useful than telephoto since in-sens... moreIt's seams you don't know about the Panorama function in the phone, which let's you have a wider perspective with the main camera, resulting in a better image compared to what the ultra wide can offer.
            On the other side, tele cameras can't be emulated without digital zoom, which degrades image quality.

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              • ter
              • 14 Jan 2025

              YUKI93, 14 Jan 2025I see men who also use ultrawide cameras for group photos.Even better, they fulfill the requirement for a panorama, and don't have to deal with glitches from shakes and artifacts when moving the phone around in panorama mode. A total lifesaver for those who rely on their phones for photography!

                Anonymous, 14 Jan 2025I know this is a male geek dominated site but modern flip p... moreI see men who also use ultrawide cameras for group photos.

                  Darth Caesium, 14 Jan 2025Why couldn't they have both?Yeah, Oppo can do it with the Find N3 Flip.

                    RealLifePhones, 14 Jan 2025Ultra wide is much more useful than telephoto since in-sens... moreI don't doubt the main camera can do 2x to 3x lossless zoom without much problem. But go beyond 3x, and the digital hybrid zoom starts to struggle.

                      Sorry, but I always find the telephoto camera more useful than the ultrawide camera. After all, main wide camera sensor nowadays can be as wide as 24mm or 23mm.

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                        Darth Caesium, 14 Jan 2025Why couldn't they have both?Or use a telephoto camera as the main lens and the ultrawide as an auxiliary, because that configuration makes sense with zero compromises.

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                          • Mike
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                          • 14 Jan 2025

                          Telephoto, I rarely use.
                          Wide angle, often use.
                          I like small flip phone.
                          So this phone is for me. :)

                            Ultra wide is much more useful than telephoto since in-sensor zoom became standard but I agree with the author that fitting both is the best solution instead of having to choose

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                              • Anonymous
                              • EUk
                              • 14 Jan 2025

                              Anonymous, 14 Jan 2025I know this is a male geek dominated site but modern flip p... moreBut an ultrawide distorts the image quite substantially and this makes it a bad choice for a selfie.

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                                • Gusta
                                • XTk
                                • 14 Jan 2025

                                Invetor, 14 Jan 2025telephoto >>> ultrawideNo, flip phone is mainly targeted for women. 2x insensor digital zoom from the main camera is quite enough for women. Ultrawide is better for them. For group selfie.

                                  Why couldn't they have both?

                                    Anonymous, 14 Jan 2025Most people I know using flip-phones are women. They'... moreYeah, that's true alright.

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                                      • AngryLithuanian
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                                      • 14 Jan 2025

                                      Yes! Finally! As if a mere 2x telephoto was ever a good option. Ultrawide all the way!

                                        If anything, it's arguably more of an upgrade. Having a mere 2x optical zoom is kind of redundant when you have a high resolution main camera right next to it that's more than capable of 2x in-sensor zoom.

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