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Xiaomi 18 Fold gets its first official look ahead of September 7 launch

Xiaomi’s wide foldable adds a 5.38-inch cover screen, a 7.58-inch main display and a triple rear camera system.

  • On September 7, President Weibing will launch the Xiaomi 18 Fold in China, with the executive confirming the release on Weibo and sharing official renders of the Wide-screen device.
  • Featuring a Wide-screen design, the Xiaomi 18 Fold has a 5.38-inch cover display and 7.58-inch main screen, debuting with the XRing O3 SoC in Nishino Red colorway.
  • Hardware includes a Leica Summilux triple-camera system with an f/1.7 main sensor, f/2.8 telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom, and 17mm Wide-screen ultrawide lens. Geekbench listings indicate up to 16GB of RAM and Android 17.
  • Xiaomi's launch timing precedes Apple's planned September 9, 2027 Ultra release by two days, intensifying competition in the Wide-screen category. HUAWEI and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 remain established competitors.
  • The Xiaomi 18 Fold bridges the gap between flip and book-style Wide-screen form factors as consumer interest grows. More brands entering the category signal expanding market opportunity in foldable devices.
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On September 7, Xiaomi held a grand launch event, officially scheduling the debut of its all-new foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, in China, tactically beating the expected launch of Apple’s iPhone Ultra by a full two days. Equipped with Xiaomi’s proprietary Xring O3 chipset, this premium mid-fold model marks a significant strategic shift from the previous Mix Fold series, adopting a wider screen ratio designed to offer optimal pocketabil…

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The company has announced the official presentation of the seva per to the 7th of September

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The Tech Outlook broke the news on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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