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Xiaomi 18 Fold with Xring O3 AI Flagship SoC, 7.58-Inch Main Display Introduced

The foldable starts at 10,999 yuan and includes an in-house XRing 03 chipset, Leica cameras, and a 6,000mAh battery.

  • Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 18 Fold in China, introducing its first wide foldable smartphone to compete directly with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.
  • On the design front, the Xiaomi 18 Fold weighs 219 grams and measures 10.68mm when folded, housing a 5.38-inch cover screen and 7.58-inch internal panel both reaching 4,000 nits peak brightness.
  • Xiaomi claims the display tech makes the screen 178% stronger and 29% more impact resistant compared to the Mix Fold 4. Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0 and IP58/IP59 ratings ensure durability.
  • Pricing starts at 10,999 yuan , with a premium ceramic version available for 15,999 yuan limited to 1,500 units. No global release date has been announced.
  • The Leica-branded rear camera system features a 200MP main lens and 50MP periscope shooter, positioning the device competitively against the OPPO Find N6 at 9,999 yuan and HONOR Magic V6 at 8,999 yuan.
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“The new Xiaomi 18 Fold has several advantages over Apple’s products. Its self-developed chip is more responsive than the Apple A19 Pro.” (Lei Jun, Founder and CEO of Xiaomi) Chinese smartphone manufacturers unveiled foldable phones before Apple even introduced its first foldable iPhone. Huawei folded twice, and Xiaomi, like Samsung, is expected to be adopted by Apple for its first foldable iPhone.

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