Xiaomi is reportedly developing a wide-screen candybar smartphone that would use a broader display format without a folding mechanism. The device is said to include a fingerprint scanner integrated into its power button, according to tipster Digital Chat Station.
Details remain limited, but the phone is rumored to feature a 5.58-inch outer display, matching the panel reportedly associated with the Xiaomi 18 Fold. No launch timing, market availability or additional hardware specifications have been disclosed.
The concept follows Huawei's Pura X View, which has been presented as an early example of the wider candybar-style format. The model reportedly surpassed 280,000 sales in its first five days of availability.
- Huawei Pura X View: an early wide-format candybar design that reportedly exceeded 280,000 sales in its first five days.
- OPPO Reno X: rumored to be in development with two 200MP cameras.
- vivo: reportedly working on phones with similar proportions.
- Honor: also said to be developing devices with a comparable wide-screen format.
A wider screen could provide more room for content and multitasking, but it may also make a handset less comfortable to use one-handed. Xiaomi's rumored device will need a confirmed product name, display dimensions and launch plan before it is clear how seriously the company intends to pursue the emerging format.
