More Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 details emerge ahead of September 11 launch

WE’VE already seen the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2‘s concept video, posted by no less than the designer himself. Several leaks also revealed the smartphone’s supposed specs and prices. So we pretty know what we’re going to see at its September 11 launch, right? Well, hold that thought — we just might be wrong.

Concept video of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2

A new leaked picture that is supposed to be a press-release photo — seen as a feature image in this article — shows details that are different from what we noticed in the video. Know what they are?

Yes, the top bezel, which is supposed to be thinner than the bottom one, is now thicker than the bezel underneath. It seems that the front camera has found its way to the uppermost part as well.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2’s top bezel, which is supposed to be thinner than the bottom one, is now thicker than the bezel underneath. It seems that the front camera has found its way to the uppermost part as well.

If the leaked image is the real deal, then French designer Philippe Starck’s original concept of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has obviously changed. Whether that’s because the company thinks the best place to put the selfie camera is still at the top remains to be seen.

The alleged specs of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 (via Weibo)

Another photo that has recently surfaced is one that shows the supposed specs of the device. Instead of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, a Snapdragon 836 processor is now believed to power the Mi MIX 2. Which could mean that the smartphone won’t be ready to ship immediately, as the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will supposedly have the 836 first.

Instead of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, a Snapdragon 836 processor is now believed to power the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2. Which could mean that the smartphone won’t be ready to ship immediately.

Other specs that the second MIX reportedly features are the following: a 4400mAh battery, a 6.2-inch display with 2960×1440-pixel resolution, Android 8.0 Oreo with MUIU 9 on top, and a whopping 256GB of internal storage.

Anyhow, we’re just nine days away from the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 launch. We’ll know by then if the most recent leaks are legit.

Main image by WQS1990 on Weibo via SlashGear

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