Xiaomi Wide-Screen Phone Leak: Side Fingerprint Sensor
A new Xiaomi wide-screen phone leak suggests the company is testing a regular slab smartphone with a wide, boxy shape instead of the tall, narrow body we are used to. According to a report published by 91mobiles on 4 November 2026, the tip comes from Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS), who also mentions a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Nothing here is official, and the tipster did not name the brand directly, so treat it as an early rumour.
What the Xiaomi wide-screen phone leak says
DCS wrote about an Android phone with a "wide, straight" design that is currently being tested. The post does not name the manufacturer, but according to 91mobiles, comments under it point towards Xiaomi. The two details that stand out are the wider aspect ratio and the fingerprint reader on the side frame, which suggests a power-button style sensor rather than an in-display one.
A wider display would make the phone feel more like a small tablet held sideways. The report notes it should help with multitasking, typing and reading, and it would look more boxy than current phones.
Why wide phones are suddenly a thing
91mobiles points out that 2026 has been the year of wide-screen foldables, naming the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the iPhone Duo and the Xiaomi 18 Fold. The slab version is the next logical step. Huawei already sells the Pura X View with a 16:9.5 aspect ratio, but that phone is limited to China.
OPPO is also rumoured to be working on a wide phone with a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio. If you follow our coverage of the OnePlus 16T wide phone leak, you will recognise the pattern: several Chinese brands appear to be testing the same idea at the same time.
Key facts at a glance
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi (implied by comments, not named by tipster) |
| Source | Digital Chat Station on Weibo, via 91mobiles |
| Design | Wide, straight, boxy slab |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted, reportedly |
| Specs, price, name | Not leaked yet |
| India launch | No information |
| Official confirmation | None |
What we do not know yet
This leak is thin. There is no chipset, battery, camera, display size, price or launch window. We also do not know whether the phone is meant for China only or for global markets. 91mobiles itself says DCS has only shared early information and that more leaks will be needed to understand Xiaomi's plan.
Will it come to India?
There is no word on India. The report argues Xiaomi would have an advantage over Huawei because it is active globally, India included, while the Pura X View stays in China. That is a reasonable argument, but it is not a confirmation. Xiaomi's confirmed India plan for now is the Xiaomi 18 Pro. Our Xiaomi 18 Pro India launch guide covers that phone's expected timeline.
Should you wait for a wide-screen phone?
If you need a phone this Diwali, do not wait. This device has no name, no spec sheet and no date, and the first wide phones are likely to be expensive experiments. Look at proven picks in our best phones under 30000 and best phones under 50000 guides instead.
If you are curious about the form factor and your current phone is working fine, it is worth watching. A wide phone could suit people who read, watch and type a lot. Bear in mind that wide apps and games may need time to adapt, and one-handed use will likely be harder.
FAQ
Is Xiaomi launching a wide-screen phone? Not officially. A tipster says a wide slab phone is in testing, and comments suggest it is Xiaomi, but the company has said nothing.
Will the Xiaomi wide-screen phone have a side fingerprint sensor? The leak says so, but this is unconfirmed and could change before any launch.
Which other brands are working on wide phones? OPPO is rumoured to be developing one with a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio. Huawei already sells the Pura X View in China.
When will it launch in India? There is no information on timing or India availability. Treat any date you see as speculation.
