Xiaomi recently unveiled its latest premium flagship product, Mi MIX 3, at the renowned Forbidden City (also known as the Palace Museum), one of China’s most important historical landmarks. As the newest device in Xiaomi’s Mi MIX series, Mi MIX 3 once again merges technology and art, sporting a ceramic back that comes in three colors, and a magnetic slider.
In addition to a full-screen display experience, Mi MIX 3 features a camera setup that achieved a DxOMark photo score of 108, a four-sided curved ceramic back panel in a new Sapphire Blue variant, and up to 10GB RAM.
Mi MIX 3’s patented slider incorporates neodymium magnets that have been carefully calibrated. Once the screen is pushed down, the magnetic mechanism immediately kicks in and finishes the opening in a snap.
The slider design not only creates space for front cameras and antenna, but also allows for the maximum full-screen display. Mi MIX 3 employs a 6.39-inch, 2340 x 1080-pixel FHD+ Samsung AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Its bezels have been further reduced from the its predecessor to achieve an extreme screen-to-body ratio of 93.4 percent.
The full-screen slider is fully customizable. Users can slide open the phone to answer calls or customize it to launch different functions. Additionally, there is a special in-game function for the slider, allowing users to access screen capture, screen recorder, or hide notifications during gaming sessions.
Mi MIX 3 features a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel rear dual camera that uses the same sensors as Mi 8. To further improve performance in low-light environments, Xiaomi introduced a steady handheld night photography mode in Mi MIX 3, bundling various useful features including hardware multi- frame noise reduction, AI light metering, and AI image stabilization and calibration. Coupled with the rear camer’s 4-axis OIS, Mi MIX 3 is Xiaomi’s best smartphone for low-light photos to date.
The rear dual camera also features 4K video recording and 960 fps slow-motion video capture, supported by an AI background music feature that automatically adds sound effects according to the flow of motion in the video.
The 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel front module sports a Sony IMX576 main sensor. In low-light conditions, the sensor uses Super Pixel technology to
combine the information of four pixels into one large pixel, resulting in 1.8µm large pixels that improve clarity, especially in indoor and low-light scenarios. The secondary 2M sensor captures depth information to facilitate an AI bokeh effect.
Also, the Mi MIX 3 adds a new Sapphire Blue version inspired by the Palace Museum’s ceramic collections. These ceramic pieces are renowned for their beauty and were made using a production process with precise temperature control.
Mi MIX 3 supports Qi standard wireless charging and comes with a 10W wireless charger that is 30-percent more efficient than its predecessor.
For the first time, Xiaomi added a dedicated AI button to the left side of the phone. Users can wake the Xiao Ai voice assistant by holding the AI button and customize one-click and double-click to perform different functions. Xiao Ai can now understand seven Chinese dialects and can automatically adjust its loudness according a user’s voice.
Mi MIX 3 will be available in Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, and Onyx Black through online and offline channels in Chinese mainland, with 6GB + 128GB for RMB 3299, 8GB +128G for RMB 3599, and 8GB + 256GB for RMB 3999. The 10GB + 256GB Mi MIX 3 Palace Museum Edition is priced at RMB 4999.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 will launch next week, November 6.
