Xiaomi 18 Fold debuts ahead of Apple’s rumoured foldable iPhone: price, specs, features
Xiaomi has launched the 18 Fold smartphone in China, featuring a wide-format design and proprietary Xring O3 chipset. The release precedes rumors of a similar foldable device from Apple, signaling increased competition in the premium foldable market.
Why it matters
The foldable smartphone market is a key battleground for hardware innovation and market share between major Chinese manufacturers and Apple.
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 18 Fold in China, putting its first wide-format foldable on the market just a day before Apple is rumoured to unveil its first foldable iPhone at its 9 September ‘Surprise and shine’ event. The launch marks the first time Xiaomi has gained a lead in a segment that Apple is reportedly preparing to enter with a similar passport-style design.The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a 7.58-inch inner display and a 5.38-inch cover screen. It's also the first smartphone to feature Xiaomi's new Xring O3 chipset and is equipped with a Leica-backed 200 MP camera system. The phone has an initial price of CNY10,999 in China, while Xiaomi has yet to reveal global pricing.Xiaomi 18 Fold gets a wide foldable designUnlike others, the Xiaomi 18 Fold features a wider book design.
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