TL;DR
- Xiaomi is tipped to bring an interchangeable lens system to its upcoming Mix Fold 5.
- The foldable is expected to launch sometime in Q3 2026.
Sometimes it takes a while for a good idea to catch on. We demand so, so much out of our smartphones, yet at the same time demand that they be lightweight and easily pocketable. One way manufacturers have tried resolving that dilemma has been through modular hardware: Instead of a one-size-fits-all smartphone, we could have one where we attach and remove components to change its capabilities. Motorola couldn’t make it work. LG couldn’t make it work. But now the idea’s finally flirting with acceptance as phones embrace cameras with modular lenses. Today we’re hearing about what could be an exciting new entry in this category that really pushes phone engineering to the limit.
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