The appearance of a new Xiaomi device in the GSMA database with model number 2608BPX34C immediately sparked speculation that the company was preparing its first tri-fold phone. However, since the listing didn’t reveal the final name of the device, it’s unclear whether it will actually be a tri-fold phone.

Mysterious Model 2608BPX34C Revealed!

According to Mydrivers, Digital Chat Station, known for its reliable leaks, claimed that rumors circulating that Xiaomi is working on a tri-fold phone are untrue. The source described the online rumors as misleading and stated that there is no tri-fold project currently in the active planning stages.

The only certainty is that Xiaomi has previously pursued patents on multiple foldable designs. A previously approved patent described a Z-shaped foldable structure with a horizontal rear camera setup and a tablet-like size when fully opened. This suggests that Xiaomi is conducting research at a conceptual level, rather than a product close to market.

Xiaomi’s decision not to release its anticipated traditional book-style foldable phone, the Mix Fold 5, this year has also been notable. This raises uncertainty about the ultimate identity of the 2608BPX34C model, as it remains unclear whether this listing represents a traditional book-style foldable phone or a different device type entirely. However, some reports suggest Xiaomi is planning to release a book-style foldable phone (possibly a sequel to the Mix Fold series or the Xiaomi 17 Fold) in 2026.

For now, there is no confirmed evidence of a tri-fold phone entering mass production, although patents continue to reference such form factors.