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Forget the iPhone Ultra — I went hands-on with the Xiaomi 18 Fold, and it might be the best mid-size foldable you can't buy

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Xiaomi unveiled the 18 Fold at IFA 2026, featuring a 7.5-inch display, a 200MP camera system, and the new in-house 3nm XRING 03 chipset for high-performance mobile computing.

Key Points

  • The Xiaomi 18 Fold features a 5.4-inch cover screen and a 7.5-inch internal display with a √2:1 aspect ratio.
  • It is powered by the 10-core XRING 03 processor, which claims 60% higher performance than its predecessor.
  • The device includes a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery supporting 67W wired and 50W wireless charging.
  • Camera hardware consists of a 200MP primary sensor and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens powered by Leica.
  • Pricing starts at 10,999 yuan, with the device currently limited to a China-only release.

Why it Matters

The Xiaomi 18 Fold represents a significant competitive challenge to established foldable leaders like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 by integrating advanced battery and camera specifications. Its reliance on the proprietary XRING 03 chip marks a critical test for Xiaomi’s ability to compete with industry-standard silicon in the premium smartphone market.
Android Central Published by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) , Derrek Lee
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