Xiaomi is reportedly working on a buttonless smartphone, which would launch in the first half of next year. Its codename would be Zhuque, and its main feature would obviously be the complete absence of buttons.
Unfortunately, the source of this information doesn't actually know what will replace the buttons – so it could be a combination of gesture controls, pressure-sensitive edges, or voice commands.
The phone will also feature an under-display selfie camera, which will hopefully be better than Samsung's efforts in this area. The Zhuque will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8+ Gen 4 SoC, which will also be used in the Xiaomi 15S Pro, a device that is expected to arrive between April and June 2025.
It looks like the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 4 will be an upgraded version of the 8 Gen 4 which is scheduled to launch in October.
As for the Zhuque, we'll have to wait and see if it'll be a success or if it'll be more of a niche demo product like the Meizu Zero. Remember the Meizu Zero? Exactly.
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