Sales of the folding smartphone Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, which has already become a bestseller, have started in China, My Drivers reported with reference to the manufacturer's report.

According to a Xiaomi representative, the first Mix Fold 2 was sold out in just five minutes after the start of sales. The vendor did not disclose the number of devices sold.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 was presented on August 11th. Inside it is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, as well as a 4500 mAh battery with support for 67-watt charging. One of the hallmarks of the flexible flagship is its thickness of just 5.4mm, making the Mix Fold 2 the thinnest member of its form factor. Also, Mix Fold 2 received the main camera in the form of a sensor from Leica with a special lens and filters. Ars Technica previously called the Mix Fold 2 a clone of Samsung's Galaxy Fold series, but noted its compact size and capacious battery.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is priced at 8999 yuan.