Xiaomi's next-generation wide foldable smartphone and the Pad 9 tablet have cleared important regulatory hurdles in China. The certifications suggest both devices are nearing their official launch.
Foldable Smartphone Gets CMIIT Certification
A Xiaomi device with model number 2608BPX34C has appeared in China's MIIT database.
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Reports identify it as the company's upcoming foldable, which may be called the Xiaomi 17 Fold, Mix Fold 5, or Mix Fold 6.
The foldable is expected to feature a wider design with a 7.6-inch inner display.
It will likely be powered by Xiaomi's in-house Xring O3 chipset and run HyperOS 4 based on Android 17.
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Other rumored specs include a 200-megapixel primary camera and a 6,000mAh battery with wireless charging support.
The "2608" prefix in the model number hints at an August launch in China, though global availability remains unconfirmed.
Xiaomi Pad 9 Receives 3C Certification
The Xiaomi Pad 9, model number M656BA, has passed China's 3C certification. It was listed with an MDY-17-EE charger that supports 45W charging.
The tablet is expected to be an incremental upgrade over the Pad 8.
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It may retain an 11.2-inch LCD display with 3K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, paired with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset.
Battery capacity could increase to 9,720mAh, up from 9,200mAh in the Pad 8. The device is likely to ship with HyperOS 4 based on Android 17.
According to reports, the Xiaomi Pad 9 will debut alongside the Xiaomi 18 series in China in September.
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It is also expected to launch in other markets, including India, in the following months.
