{"id":502,"date":"2026-01-03T05:14:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T05:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buzzmeeh.com\/news\/?p=502"},"modified":"2026-01-05T11:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T11:54:32","slug":"xiaomi-mix-5-leak-hints-at-quad-curved-display-under-display-camera-and-3d-face-unlock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buzzmeeh.com\/news\/xiaomi-mix-5-leak-hints-at-quad-curved-display-under-display-camera-and-3d-face-unlock\/","title":{"rendered":"Xiaomi Mix 5 Leak Hints at Quad-Curved Display, Under-Display Camera, and 3D Face Unlock"},"content":{"rendered":"

Xiaomi appears to be preparing a comeback for its experimental Mix smartphone lineup with the much-rumoured Xiaomi Mix 5. According to recent leaks, the upcoming device could arrive before Apple\u2019s iPhone 18 series, signalling Xiaomi\u2019s renewed focus on design innovation and next-generation display technology. The Mix series has traditionally served as Xiaomi\u2019s testing ground for futuristic concepts, and the Mix 5 is expected to continue that legacy by prioritising a truly seamless front experience.<\/p>\n

Xiaomi Mix 5 Could Push Toward a Full-Screen Design<\/h3>\n

Tipster Digital Chat Station recently shared details on Weibo about an upcoming smartphone featuring a quad-curved display paired with an under-display selfie camera. In a separate post, the tipster also hinted at renewed interest in the Xiaomi Mix numbered series, fuelling speculation that these leaks refer to the Xiaomi Mix 5.<\/p>\n

If accurate, the quad-curved screen design could enhance immersion while minimising bezels, reinforcing Xiaomi\u2019s long-standing goal of delivering an uninterrupted front display without notches or punch-holes.<\/p>\n

Under-Display 3D Face Recognition Could Be a First<\/h3>\n

Adding to the excitement, tipster Smart Pikachu has suggested that the Xiaomi Mix 5 may support under-display 3D facial recognition. Should this feature reach a commercial device, Xiaomi could become the first brand to introduce under-display 3D face unlock. This technology would mark a significant advancement over current under-display cameras, which are still limited in image quality and sensor performance.<\/p>\n

Possible Launch at Lei Jun\u2019s Annual Keynote<\/h3>\n

The Xiaomi Mix 5 is rumoured to debut at Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun\u2019s annual keynote, an event typically reserved for the company\u2019s most important and technology-driven products. A launch at this stage would highlight the strategic importance of the Mix 5 within Xiaomi\u2019s long-term innovation roadmap.<\/p>\n

A Return After Nearly Four Years<\/h3>\n

Xiaomi last updated the Mix lineup with the Xiaomi Mix 4 in August 2021. That model introduced Xiaomi\u2019s first under-display selfie camera and a ceramic unibody design, powered by the Snapdragon 888+ chipset. While it showcased bold innovation, the under-display camera struggled to match conventional selfie cameras in quality.<\/p>\n

With the Mix 5, Xiaomi appears ready to revisit the concept, potentially armed with more mature under-display and biometric technologies. If the leaks prove accurate, the Xiaomi Mix 5 could once again position Xiaomi at the forefront of experimental smartphone design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Xiaomi appears to be preparing a comeback for its experimental Mix smartphone lineup with the much-rumoured Xiaomi Mix 5. According to recent leaks, the upcoming device could arrive before Apple\u2019s iPhone 18 series, signalling Xiaomi\u2019s renewed focus on design innovation and next-generation display technology. The Mix series has traditionally served as Xiaomi\u2019s testing ground for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":531,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mobile-reviews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buzzmeeh.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buzzmeeh.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buzzmeeh.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buzzmeeh.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buzzmeeh.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=502"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.buzzmeeh.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/502\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":503,"href":"https:\/\/www.buzzmeeh.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/502\/revisions\/503"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buzzmeeh.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buzzmeeh.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buzzmeeh.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=502"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buzzmeeh.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}