Xiaomi Shows What A Foldable Could Look Like If Samsung Had Competition

XIAOMI FOLD

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XIAOMI FOLD

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XIAOMI FOLD

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XIAOMI FOLD

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XIAOMI FOLD

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XIAOMI FOLD

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