Xiaomi is Working on a Foldable Smartphone with a Pop-Up Selfie Camera

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi is reportedly working on a new foldable smartphone that will feature a pop-up selfie camera for a full-screen experience on the primary display.

In a recent tweet, tipster @Shadow_Leak revealed the company’s patent. The images show two display panels on the device with the primary panel folding inwards, and the smaller one being on the smaller outside panel.

https://twitter.com/Shadow_Leak/status/1496004422308179968

The other half of the rear panel includes the main rear-facing camera, made up of three image sensors.

The exact function of each sensor is currently unknown. The front of the device does not include a notch for selfie cameras and does not indicate the possibility of an under-display sensor. Xiaomi may be planning on bringing back pop-up cameras to foldable smartphones.

According to the renders, the selfie camera is situated within a possibly motorized pop-up mechanism. The renders display two cut-outs within the rising module, hinting at a possible dual front camera setup.

The tweets also highlighted that the foldable smartphone will feature larger batteries for longer battery life. Further details regarding the release or unveiling of such a device are currently unknown.