Future Xiaomi flagship phone could arrive with UWB support

Xiaomi‘s next flagship smartphone could introduce a wireless technology growing in popularity among flagship devices — ultra-wideband (UWB).

According to XDA-Developers‘ sources, an upcoming smartphone — bearing model number 2106118C and code-named Odin — will seemingly pack support for UWB. Evidence was reportedly found lurking in the MIUI 13 code and official certification listings of the device in question.

UWB would be a welcome addition to Xiaomi’s flagships. Both Samsung and Apple have introduced the short-range wireless tech to their headline devices. It fuels both firms’ location tracking products. UWB can also be used for file transfers, smart home management, and as a digital security key for physical properties.

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This would be Xiaomi’s first device with UWB technology, but the company isn’t late to the party at all. Google is also rumored to introduce UWB to the Pixel 6 after a UWB API was discovered on early Android 12 builds.

UWB seemingly won’t be the only standout feature on this device, though. It could pack triple rear cameras headlined by a 50MP primary sensor and supported by two 48MP shooters pulling telephoto and ultra-wide duties.

Notably, 2106118C recently passed through TENAA (h/t MySmartPrice), suggesting that the phone will feature 8GB and 12GB RAM figures mated to 256GB of storage. Interestingly, there’s no mention of UWB here, but the listing does mention 5G dual-SIM support.

Is this the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4?

At present, the model number and code-name are all we have to go on so it remains unclear which Xiaomi flagship line Odin will form a part of. Xiaomi has hinted that a new Mix model is in the works, so there’s a chance that Odin may be the Mi Mix 4. Of course, the company could decide to bolster its Mi 11 series with yet another device.

It’s unclear when Xiaomi’s UWB-toting flagship will debut. The company is rumored to launch MIUI 13 in August, so we could see a surprise device announcement then. Either way, it seems highly likely that UWB will be on at least one Xiaomi device soon.