Xiaomi Cancels Ultra-Thin Phone Near Mass Production Over Battery and Performance Trade-Offs
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Updated · gizmochina · May 17
Xiaomi Cancels Ultra-Thin Phone Near Mass Production Over Battery and Performance Trade-Offs
9 articles · Updated · gizmochina · May 17
Lu Weibing said Xiaomi scrapped an ultra-thin smartphone project at the last minute even after planning, early research and preparation for mass production were largely complete.
User testing and engineering reviews showed the slim design forced too many compromises in battery life, cooling and sustained performance, making the device fall short of Xiaomi’s experience standards.
Xiaomi is now leaning harder into its upcoming 17 Max, which Lu said will offer more than a bigger screen, with upgrades in imaging, performance and battery life.
The decision highlights Xiaomi’s view that buyers still value endurance and consistent flagship performance over sub-6mm styling, despite the industry’s push toward thinner and lighter phones.
Has poor battery life finally killed the dream of a super-slim smartphone?
Why is the industry retreating from ultra-thin phones just as they seemed to arrive?