New rumors and clues that emerged on the net in the last few hours could accidentally reveal the name of the next model of folding smartphones made by the Chinese company. It should be called in fact Xiaomi 17 Foldeffectively abandoning the forecasts of a possible Xiaomi Mix Fold 5: let’s find out all the details together.
Follow Xiaomi Italia on Telegram, Receive news and offers first
Xiaomi 17 Fold: what we know about the new folding model
Change of course then for the new model of folding smartphone of the Chinese company, which could embrace the new top of the range. According to what reported by Xiaomitimein fact, a new model of folding smartphones would recently appear within the IMEI databasewith the serial number 26023pn08c And the code name “Pecan”: the letters “PN“: Until now, the serial numbers of the Xiaomi Mix Fold lineup reported the letters”Px“Inside them, as in the case of Mix Fold 4.
On the contrary, the abbreviation “PN” refers to the main series of top of the range of the company, such as the imminent for example Xiaomi 17 (which should also be composed of the basic model, Xiaomi 17 Pro and finally Xiaomi 17 Ultra).
Typically, the Chinese company launches its folding smartphones in June, even if this model could see the light a February 2026in conjunction with the debut of Xiaomi 17 Ultra. As for the technical specifications, the new Xiaomi 17 Fold could offer it basically the same setup of cameras previously seen on Mix Fold 3with a main sensor Samsung S5khp5 from 200 megapixelan ultra-wide sensor OV50M from 50 megapixelanother OV50M auxiliary sensor from 50 megapixel and finally a front sensor OV16F from 16 Megapixel. Belonging to the top of the range series, therefore, it is legitimate to expect the new chip Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 inside.
As always, we invite you to take this information with the necessary pliers, since it is at the time of speculation that will have to find a confirmation (or any denial) directly from the Chinese manufacturer. We just have to wait for further updates in this regard from Xiaomithat we are certain will not be long in coming over the next few weeks or months.
