Xiaomi tipped to be working on a wide-screen candybar smartphone

Several smartphone brands are reportedly working on wide-screen candybar phones inspired by the Huawei Pura X View. Now, a new rumor suggests that Xiaomi is also planning to enter the segment with its own offering.

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, an Android smartphone maker is currently testing a wide-screen candybar phone. While the tipster did not explicitly name the company, the emoji used in the post hints that the device could be from Xiaomi.

Xiaomi 18 Fold with a wide aspect-ratioThe tipster also revealed that the phone will feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, which is unsurprising given its form factor.

Xiaomi's upcoming wide-screen smartphone is expected to feature a 16:10 or 16:9 aspect ratio, similar to Huawei’s Pura X View.

Huawei Pura X ViewOppo is also rumored to be developing a wide-screen smartphone under its Reno lineup. The device is tipped to feature a 6.35-inch display, an 8,000mAh battery, dual 200MP rear cameras, and the Dimensity 9600M chipset.

Other brands, including Doogee and Coolpad, have also joined the trend with wide-screen phones of their own. Huawei, meanwhile, is rumored to be preparing a more affordable wide-screen device under its new Osta sub-brand.

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