Sold out after 5 minutes: New Xiaomi smartphone mutates into a blockbuster

This success may have surprised even Xiaomi. After only 5 minutes, the latest Chinese smartphone was completely sold out. But Xiaomi is silent on an important question.

The folding smartphone market is firmly in the hands of Samsung – at least in Europe. In China, however, the industry leader has strong competition in the form of Oppo and Xiaomi. Just one day after Samsung presented the latest generation of its folding cell phones with the Fold 4 and Flip 4, Xiaomi followed suit and presented the Mix Fold 2. Xiaomi seems to have hit the mark with buyers in the People’s Republic.

Mix Fold 2: Xiaomi’s folding smartphone sold out in 5 minutes

It It only took 5 minutes for the Mix Fold 2 to be completely sold out (Source: Gizmochina). Xiaomi’s folding cell phone does a lot differently than the big Samsung competitor and, in the eyes of Chinese smartphone buyers, it’s probably a lot better. However, it is unclear how many Mix Fold 2 devices were actually in stock at Xiaomi. After all, a small number of items sells out faster than a large one.

Compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Xiaomi’s latest folding cell phone impresses above all with its hinge. That makes it possible Close Mix Fold 2 without a gap. At 11.2 mm when closed, it is also noticeably thinner than the Samsung smartphone, which is 15.8 mm. At the equivalent of 1,300 euros, it is also cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which starts at around 1,800 euros.

Looking for an affordable alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold 4

So far, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is only available in China. In Europe, Samsung does not need to fear the slim folding cell phone. Nevertheless, the South Koreans should not make themselves too comfortable on their folding smartphone throne. The success of the Mix Fold 2 clearly shows that the Consumers are craving affordable alternatives to the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Sooner or later the competition will serve this offer.