Modular cameras star in Xiaomi's latest patents

The race for smaller bezels, and notch-free experiences is central to many recent innovations from smartphone companies, resulting in a number of creative methods of obtaining larger, more immersive screens. Xiaomi is no stranger to this kind of effort, and its latest patent offers a glimpse at yet another possible path to the no-bezel future—a detachable camera module.

The selfie camera is often the biggest obstacle to an edge-to-edge display, requiring a crucial spot among prime real estate. As spotted, Xiaomi is attempting to circumvent this problem by having a removable camera module ...

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