In the past month Oppo X 2021 was introduced as the world's first mobile concept smartphone [19459003]. On the other hand, LG also confirmed the release of such a device next year as part of its Explorer Project. A patent has now been published for the design of a Xiaomi smartphone with a similar form factor.
Peking Xiaomi Mobile Software filed this patent with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) at the end of 2019. The name "Flexible Screen Terminal" was later approved on October 29, 2020 and was even published in the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) database.
According to patent documents, this smartphone design includes a movable flexible panel and an additional normal display on the back. The fold-out screen of this phone can be enlarged up to 200% in width. Therefore, the device can also be used as a tablet.
Also, the docs say that these displays will activate depending on which side of the phone is facing the user, for example Microsoft Surface Duo ... However, it also has the ability to use both screens at the same time.
In addition, since the patent is all about usability and durability, the design sketches show nothing else. Hence, LetsGoDigital , publication which found this patent to be a partner Concept Creator ( Jermaine Smith ) to create 3D renders.
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Since the original sketches are sketchy, the designer added a vertically aligned triple camera along with an LED flash inspired by Mi Mix Alpha ]. In addition, the renders feature the Xiaomi brand.
Having said that, we think there is a possibility that Xiaomi will showcase such a smartphone as a concept. But we're not sure if it will ever end up in the hands of the consumer.
