Xiaomi is rumoured to launch button-less smartphone in 2025
By Sabiu Abdullahi
Xiaomi is reportedly working on a revolutionary button-less smartphone, codenamed Zhuque, which is expected to launch in the first half of next year.
According to sources, the phone’s standout feature will be its total lack of buttons, but it’s unclear what will replace them – possibly a combination of gesture controls, pressure-sensitive edges, or voice commands.
The Zhuque will also boast an under-display selfie camera, a feature that has been attempted by Samsung with mixed results.
The phone will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8+ Gen 4 SoC, an improved version of the 8 Gen 4 due to launch this October.
The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 4 will also be used in the Xiaomi 15S Pro, expected to launch between April and June 2025.
While the button-less design may be a bold move, it remains to be seen whether the Zhuque will be a success or a niche product, like the Meizu Zero.
As one source noted, “Remember the Meizu Zero? Exactly.”
This suggests that the Zhuque may face similar challenges in gaining widespread adoption.
However, Xiaomi’s willingness to innovate and take risks may pay off in the competitive smartphone market.