Xiaomi has introduced the 18 Fold, marking its entry into the foldable smartphone market. This announcement comes just days before Apple is set to reveal its own foldable iPhone.
Design and Display
The Xiaomi 18 Fold employs a wide-folding design similar to that of the Samsung Z Fold8 and the anticipated Apple foldable. It is equipped with a 5.38-inch outer display and a 7.58-inch inner display, both featuring 120Hz LTPO technology and a peak brightness of 4000 nits. The displays are safeguarded by a new double-layer ultra-thin glass structure, enhancing durability.
Innovative Hinge Mechanism
Central to the device’s design is the new Dragon Bone hinge, which Xiaomi claims has undergone 492 structural optimizations. This results in a more rounded design compared to competitors, such as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8.
Performance Specifications
The 18 Fold is powered by Xiaomi’s proprietary Xring O3 chip, fabricated using a 3nm process. This chip features a 10-core CPU with a maximum clock speed of 4.35GHz and a 16-core GPU. According to Xiaomi, this configuration provides a 60% improvement in multi-core CPU performance and an 85% increase in GPU performance compared to its predecessor. Additionally, power consumption has decreased by 25% for the CPU and 64% for the GPU, and it includes a dedicated NPU rated at 200 TOPS.
Camera and Battery Features
The rear camera system, developed in collaboration with Leica, features a 200-megapixel main sensor, complemented by a 50-megapixel ultrawide and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens that offers 3.5x optical zoom. In contrast, Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to have only two rear cameras without a dedicated telephoto option.
The device is powered by a 6,000mAh battery that supports 67W wired and 50W wireless charging. It runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS 4 software.
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is priced starting at 10,999 yuan (approximately $1,638) for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The price increases to 14,999 yuan (approximately $2,235) for the top-tier configuration with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, while a limited Ceramic Special Edition is available for 15,999 yuan (approximately $2,384). Xiaomi has not yet confirmed global availability for the 18 Fold, as previous models have primarily been exclusive to the Chinese market.
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