Xiaomi patent reveals periscope camera in the works for upcoming flagship

Periscope cameras have taken their first steps in 2019 with devices such as the Huawei P30 Pro and the Oppo Reno 10x zoom and it looks like Xiaomi wants to get in on the trend. A recent patent application approved by the State Intellectual Property Office of China on July 2, reveals the key details of Xiaomi's upcoming telephoto implementation. Xiaomi periscope camera patent details The patent describes the combination of a main camera with at least one complementary periscope lens which will be placed perpendicular to the main one. Thanks to the process of light refraction,...