(Daily Kiran Tech Desk) — Xiaomi’s next-generation smartphones — the Mix Flip 3 and Civi 6 — may have been quietly cancelled, according to a new leak circulating on Chinese social media.
Earlier reports had suggested that both models were planned for a 2026 launch, following the Mix Flip 2 and Civi 5 Pro releases earlier this year in China. However, a well-known Chinese tipster has now hinted that the company might skip the next generation of its compact foldable and mid-range Civi lineup.
Mix Flip and Civi Lineup May Be Put on Hold
The tipster suggested that one smartphone brand is halting development on a small foldable and a mid-range device due to underwhelming sales performance of current models. While the post did not explicitly mention Xiaomi, speculation in the comments section points toward the Xiaomi Mix Flip 3 and Civi 6 as the affected devices.
The Mix Flip 2, Xiaomi’s first vertical foldable, reportedly failed to meet sales expectations despite offering a sleek design and competitive pricing. Similarly, the Civi 5 series struggled to gain traction in the mid-range market, leading the company to reconsider its future product roadmap.
What About Future Foldables?
Interestingly, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 3 had already appeared in the IMEI database in July, under model numbers 2603APX0AC / 2603EPX2DC, sparking hopes for a 2026 release. However, the latest reports now indicate that the project may have been shelved.
To recall, Xiaomi also skipped the Mix Fold 5 this year after launching the Mix Fold 4 in China last year. Recent leaks suggest that Xiaomi’s next book-style foldable could arrive in 2026 under a new name — possibly the Xiaomi 17 Fold — instead of the Mix Fold 6.
While Xiaomi has not officially commented on these reports, industry watchers believe the company could be reshaping its smartphone strategy to focus on stronger-performing flagship and foldable models.
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