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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, Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi Fold in China. President Weibing confirmed the release on Weibo, sharing official renders of the new Wide-screen device.
Featuring a Wide-screen design, the Fold has a 5.38-inch cover display and 7.58-inch main screen, debuting with the new XRing SoC in Nishino Red colorway.
Hardware specifications include a Leica Summilux triple-camera system with an f/1.7 main sensor, f/2.8 telephoto, and 17mm ultrawide lens, alongside up to 16GB of RAM running Android.
Apple's planned Ultra launch on September 9, 2027, arrives two days after Xiaomi's event, intensifying competition. HUAWEI and Samsung's Galaxy Fold 8 have already established significant Wide-screen market presence.
As more brands join the Wide-screen category, consumer interest continues to grow, with the Xiaomi Fold bridging the gap between flip and book-style form factors.
Xiaomi has already taught the definitive design of its next folding, a wider model that will arrive with own hardware and cameras developed next to Leica