The patented Xiaomi modular mobile phone consists of multiple modules. The first module (upper part) contains the motherboard and camera system, and the second module (middle part) contains the battery. In addition, a third module is used, which constitutes the bottom of the mobile phone. These modules can be easily interchanged and can contain additional functions. For example, consider a speaker module or a zoom camera module.
According to the document, at least two modules contain a screen, and once connected, they will form a large display panel-there are no visible seams. This is a full-screen design. Modules can be pushed away from each other by a guide rail system. This can only be correctly confirmed from one aspect. Once clicked correctly, the modules touch each other and the equipment can be put into use.
The housing can be made of metal or plastic. Two different types of camera modules are shown and described. First, we saw a square camera system, which consists of a three-in-one camera with a flash.
In addition, a vertical camera system consisting of four cameras is also shown. It is worth noting that the lower lens adopts a square design. This shows that this camera module has a periscope zoom camera, so you can also zoom in with this special device.
This modular phone not only has a rear camera. Self-timer cameras will also be integrated. At present, there are many perforated cameras in use, but in the near future, it is also expected that there will be smart phones that handle cameras under the screen.
Both are possible. Finally, as we all know, Xiaomi will release the first smartphone equipped with an off-screen camera this year. The company even recently obtained a patent for the camera under the rotating screen.
For rendering, assume an off-screen front camera. Of course, Xiaomi can still change this by releasing several modules. A simple front and rear camera setup and more advanced variants.
This is obviously a big advantage of modular smart phones. Users can replace functions relatively easily by switching modules as needed.