Xiaomi has officially revealed the design of its upcoming wide-folding flagship, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, and its new striking red version looks absolutely stunning. Marking the company’s return to the wide inward-folding form factor after two years, the device adopts a shorter, wider mid-fold design crafted specifically for effortless one-handed cover-screen use and seamless, tablet-like multitasking.
The device is set to launch on September 7 in China alongside Xiaomi’s latest tablet lineup and electric vehicles (EVs), with pricing expected around ¥12,000.
Display & Design
Cover Display: Features a 5.38-inch cover screen designed for comfortable daily single-handed navigation.
Inner Display: Unfolds into a spacious 7.58-inch primary screen ideal for media consumption and split-screen apps.
Chassis & Finish: Built with a slim, flat-sided aesthetic wrapped in a bold red finish and anchored by a horizontally elongated camera island.
Next-Gen Hardware & Performance
In-House 3nm Silicon: Powered by the Xring O3, Xiaomi’s self-developed 3nm processor built on TSMC’s node. Visuals of the phone’s interior show the Xring O3 chip positioned prominently on the motherboard.
LPDDR6 Memory: Claims the title of the world’s first foldable phone to integrate next-generation Changxin LPDDR6 memory for high-speed performance and efficiency.
Leica Optics Camera System
Triple 50MP Cameras: Equipped with a versatile triple 50MP rear camera configuration.
Co-Engineered Optics: Features Leica Vario-Summilux 1:1.7-2.8/17-80 ASPH. optics for exceptional clarity and color accuracy across all lighting conditions.
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Pricing and Global Availability
While the Xiaomi 18 Fold is scheduled for its official Chinese debut on September 7 starting around ¥12,000, Xiaomi has not yet confirmed plans for a global release.
For continuous coverage, device comparisons, and future international release updates, check out our full mobile report over at NokiaPowerUser.
