The tech giant has already moved ahead of the competition and unveiled what it calls a concept Xiaomi Mi MIX – a near bezel-less phone that only comes with the bottom bezel. With Xiaomi already ahead, it gives Samsung and Apple a better opportunity to learn from the Chinese OEM’s mistakes and improve on its strengths. But will Xiaomi be sitting back and watch? Let’s look at the top bezel-less phones to watch out for this coming 2017.
Xiaomi Mi MIX ‘Mini’
As noted above, Xiaomi has already unveiled the Mi MIX, however, the phone was marketed as a concept model. According to new reports, there is a Xiaomi Mi MIX Mini in the making – a phone that carries the same design language, but has a slightly smaller screen size of 5.5 inches as compared to the 6.4 inches found on the initial release.
Like its counterpart, the Xiaomi Mi MIX Mini will carry high-end specs, among them a QHD resolution, Snapdragon 821 SoC, 6GB RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage. The same cameras should be retained, meaning you get a 16MP snapper on the back and a 5MP sensor for selfies. Reports point towards a 4000mAh battery alongside the latest Android Nougat OS. This phone could be launched before the year ends.
Samsung Galaxy S8
With Samsung looking to come back with a bang after the death of the Galaxy Note 7, it is rumored that Samsung Galaxy S8 will be the fastest Android phone thanks to the improved Snapdragon 835. But is this all? No.
Apparently, Samsung is looking to make the shift to bezel-less screens as far as the Galaxy S8 is concerned. Of course, the company already offers this design with its edge-to-edge smartphones, but reports are rife that a true bezel-less screen will be born with the Galaxy S8. There is talk of a 5.7-inch model alongside a 6.2-inch variant of the Galaxy S8, but where this would leave the Galaxy Note 8 is still troubling.
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