Xiaomi is working on a Xiaomi rollable display smartphone that you can drag and enlarge until it takes the shape of a tablet. The idea is simple but striking: stretch the phone from its normal size, pull it outward, and the screen expands. Xiaomi is widely expected to make the device strong on both looks and features.
The concept has appeared so far only in digital form, offering an early glimpse of how the handset might work. It builds on a wider industry shift toward displays that are not just more advanced, but also more compact and attractive.
What the Xiaomi rollable display phone is
According to the source details, this is a smartphone whose screen can be expanded by dragging it outward. When stretched to its full size, the phone effectively becomes a tablet. Xiaomi is reportedly aiming for a device that stands out in design as well as functionality.
For now, the only public look at the device comes from digital renders. There is no firm confirmation of how committed Xiaomi is to the project, though expectations are high.
Patent granted last year
Last year, Xiaomi patented smartphones with rollable displays at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent is part of the reason the project has drawn so much attention.
- Xiaomi secured a rollable display patent at the US Patent and Trademark Office last year.
- A digital glimpse of the device has since surfaced, hinting at how the rollable phone could look.
- Xiaomi may launch its first rollable display phone next year, though this is not guaranteed.
Xiaomi is not alone in this space
Other companies have already explored roll-out screens. Oppo and TCL have released smartphones equipped with roll-out displays. LG, meanwhile, has gone further in the home-entertainment category, launching and selling a TV with a rollable display.
Why rollable displays could define the next era
The shift toward rollable screens reflects a broader trend across electronics. Companies building smartphones and other devices are pursuing displays that are more advanced, more compact and more visually appealing.
Foldable smartphones offer a useful comparison. For roughly two years, foldables have moved from a curiosity into real-world use. As that technology matured, the groundwork was laid for the next step, and many large companies are expected to launch mobiles with rollable displays in the coming years. To follow more developments like this, explore our coverage of phones.
