Xiaomi patent shows pop-up camera with up to seven lenses

Pop-up front cameras are an established design to avoid large bezels, 'punch holes' or notches on smartphone fronts. If Xiaomi's latest patent filing is anything to go by the concept could soon be taken to another level, though. The documentation which was recently authorized by CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) shows a pop-up camera that comes with a lot more camera/lens modules than anything we've seen up to now. The patent includes three versions, with the most simpl...