Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 5 hrs ago
Xiaomi may be testing a wide-screen smartphone
Xiaomi may be testing a wide-screen smartphone, according to a new rumor.
The company was not named directly by tipster Digital Chat Station, but an emoji in the post was taken as a hint that the phone could be Xiaomi’s.
The phone is expected to use a 16:10 or 16:9 screen, similar to the Huawei Pura X View.
It is also tipped to have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a design choice linked to its shape.
Other brands, including Oppo, Doogee and Coolpad, are also said to be developing wide-screen phones, making this an emerging smartphone category.
Xiaomi has not confirmed the device, and no launch timing or further details were given.
A tipster says an unnamed Android smartphone maker is testing a wide-screen candybar phone that may be from Xiaomi.
The post did not name the company, but an emoji was said to hint at Xiaomi.
The phone is expected to have a 16:10 or 16:9 aspect ratio.
It is also tipped to have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Several smartphone brands are reportedly exploring wide-screen phones inspired by the Huawei Pura X View.
- Who
- An unnamed Android smartphone maker, possibly Xiaomi, is reportedly testing the phone.
- What
- A wide-screen candybar smartphone.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- It may be part of a trend for wide-screen phones inspired by the Huawei Pura X View.
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- Possible maker
- Xiaomi, suggested by an emoji in a tipster’s post
- Expected aspect ratio
- 16:10 or 16:9
- Fingerprint scanner
- Side-mounted
- Inspiration
- Huawei Pura X View