Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more.
Calling all audiophiles: Moondrop teases its first Hi-Fi smartphone with new image (Update)
- Audio product maker Moondrop has released a teaser image of its first phone.
- The phone is described as a 5G Hi-Fi mobile audio device.
- It is said to feature 3.5mm and 4.4mm interfaces.
Update: April 23, 2024 (7:29 PM ET): Moondrop has now shared additional photos and details on its social media account. According to the post, the smartphone’s screen will feature a 6.7-inch flexible OLED display with curved edges, 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1920Hz PWM dimming.
A smartphone with features:
6.7-inch flexible OLED curved screen
1080P Resolution
120Hz high refresh rates
1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimmingSuperior screen+premium sound quality = first-class audio-visual experience.#moondrop #MIAD01 pic.twitter.com/ehDVQIPd21— MOONDROP (@MoondropLab) April 23, 2024
Original article: April 22, 2024 (1:49 PM ET): Moondrop, the electronics maker best known for its in-ear monitors (IEM), earbuds, and other audio products, is preparing to launch a new phone. The company has now given us our first look at the upcoming device.
A couple of months ago, Moondrop put up a new page on its website teasing the release of the company’s first-ever smartphone. That page says the handset will be called the MIAD 01 and describes it as a “5G Hi-Fi mobile audio device.”
Outside of the page stating that the smartphone would be “coming soon,” there wasn’t much else to gather from the tease. Fast forward to today, and the company has now shared an image on social media that shows the back of the device, along with some details.
It appears the MIAD 01 will have a dual rear camera setup. The specs of these cameras are unknown, much like the rest of the device. Something we do know, however, is that the phone will focus on audio quality as the company continues to call it a Hi-Fi player. We can also see what looks like a power button and volume rocker on the right side of the phone.
If you’re an audiophile, you may be pleased to hear that Moondrop has given the phone 3.5mm and 4.4mm interfaces. This means the MIAD 01 supports both balanced and unbalanced cables. For those who aren’t audiophiles, a balanced cable allows for the audio source to send a more consistent signal with less noise. Balanced cables also allow headphone amps to deliver more power than unbalanced cables.
While it’s nice to finally get a look at the handset, we’re still missing details on specs, price, and launch date. It looks like we’ll just have to wait a little longer for those details.