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Xiaomi Unveils Foldable 18 Fold Smartphone for 2,780 Manats
“Xiaomi” has unveiled its first mid-size, book-style foldable smartphone, the “Xiaomi 18 Fold,” in China. Preorders are already open for the device, which has a short, wide body. Official sales will begin on September 10. The starting price is 10,999 yuan, approximately $1,638 (2,780 manats). The company does not plan to sell the model outside China. The unveiling took place during the week when “Apple” is expected to showcase its foldable “iPhone” model.
The smartphone’s outer display measures 5.38 inches. However, the size of the foldable inner OLED display is listed differently in the presentation materials: 7.58 or 7.68 inches. The width-to-height ratio of the short, wide displays is also listed in various materials as 1.4 or 2. The company compares this display format to a sheet of A4 paper. The displays have resolutions of 2364x1672 and 1168x1712 pixels, respectively. “Shield Glass 3.0” protects the displays. Each of the 2 displays features a “Xiaomi HyperRGB” panel. The refresh rate varies from 1-120 Hz depending on the image, while peak brightness reaches 4000 nits. The variable refresh rate makes moving images appear smoother and reduces energy consumption when it is not needed. The “Xiaomi 18 Fold” is the company’s first flagship model powered by its “Xring O3” chip, which was developed by the company and manufactured using 3 nm technology. The chip includes a 10-core processor, a 16-core graphics unit, and the new “Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX” graphics solution. Models with 16 GB of RAM use LPDDR6 memory, while versions with 12 GB of RAM use LPDDR5X memory. Internal storage options range from 256 GB to 1 TB. The NPU, which performs artificial intelligence computations, speeds up the data unpacking process by 45% compared with the previous flagship chip. The device contains a 6000 mAh battery with 20% silicon content, which is presented as the highest-capacity battery among foldable smartphones. The smartphone supports 67 W wired and 50 W wireless charging. Its dimensions are 117.8 x 83.6 x 10.68 mm when folded and 117.8 x 163.8 x 5.02 mm when unfolded. At 219 g, the “Xiaomi 18 Fold” is the company’s lightest foldable phone. Nevertheless, it is slightly heavier and thicker than the “Galaxy Z Fold 8.” The aluminum frame and 3-part hinge increase the body’s durability. However, the device’s IP rating for water and dust resistance has not been disclosed.
There are 3 cameras on the back, developed jointly with “Leica.” The main camera offers a resolution of 200 MP with a 1/1.56-inch “Samsung ISOCELL HP5” sensor. The 50 MP periscope camera, designed to zoom in on distant objects, has a focal length of 80 mm. The camera provides 3.5x optical zoom and 7x lossless in-sensor zoom. The other 50 MP camera is for wide-angle shots. The inner and outer displays each have a 16 MP selfie camera.
The smartphone runs the “HyperOS 4” operating system based on “Android 17.” The system allows users to split the screen to use multiple apps and open apps in floating windows. The fingerprint scanner is built into the power button. The stereo speakers support “Dolby Atmos” surround-sound technology. The corners on the right side of the outer display are rounded, while those on the hinge side are rectangular. Black and red are listed consistently in various materials, while the white and “Warm Gold” options vary. Silicon nitride ceramic is more resistant to impacts and scratches and is also 50% lighter than zirconium oxide ceramic. Only 1,500 units of the special pink version will be produced. The base model with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage will be sold at a starting price of 10,999 yuan, approximately $1,638 (2,780 manats). The version with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage costs 11,999 yuan, approximately $1,787 (3,040 manats). The variant with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage is offered for 12,999 yuan, approximately $1,936 (3,290 manats). The model with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage costs 14,999 yuan, approximately $2,234 (3,800 manats). The ceramic version with the same storage capacity is priced at 15,999 yuan, approximately $2,383 (4,050 manats).
The smartphone’s outer display measures 5.38 inches. However, the size of the foldable inner OLED display is listed differently in the presentation materials: 7.58 or 7.68 inches. The width-to-height ratio of the short, wide displays is also listed in various materials as 1.4 or 2. The company compares this display format to a sheet of A4 paper. The displays have resolutions of 2364x1672 and 1168x1712 pixels, respectively. “Shield Glass 3.0” protects the displays. Each of the 2 displays features a “Xiaomi HyperRGB” panel. The refresh rate varies from 1-120 Hz depending on the image, while peak brightness reaches 4000 nits. The variable refresh rate makes moving images appear smoother and reduces energy consumption when it is not needed. The “Xiaomi 18 Fold” is the company’s first flagship model powered by its “Xring O3” chip, which was developed by the company and manufactured using 3 nm technology. The chip includes a 10-core processor, a 16-core graphics unit, and the new “Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX” graphics solution. Models with 16 GB of RAM use LPDDR6 memory, while versions with 12 GB of RAM use LPDDR5X memory. Internal storage options range from 256 GB to 1 TB. The NPU, which performs artificial intelligence computations, speeds up the data unpacking process by 45% compared with the previous flagship chip. The device contains a 6000 mAh battery with 20% silicon content, which is presented as the highest-capacity battery among foldable smartphones. The smartphone supports 67 W wired and 50 W wireless charging. Its dimensions are 117.8 x 83.6 x 10.68 mm when folded and 117.8 x 163.8 x 5.02 mm when unfolded. At 219 g, the “Xiaomi 18 Fold” is the company’s lightest foldable phone. Nevertheless, it is slightly heavier and thicker than the “Galaxy Z Fold 8.” The aluminum frame and 3-part hinge increase the body’s durability. However, the device’s IP rating for water and dust resistance has not been disclosed. There are 3 cameras on the back, developed jointly with “Leica.” The main camera offers a resolution of 200 MP with a 1/1.56-inch “Samsung ISOCELL HP5” sensor. The 50 MP periscope camera, designed to zoom in on distant objects, has a focal length of 80 mm. The camera provides 3.5x optical zoom and 7x lossless in-sensor zoom. The other 50 MP camera is for wide-angle shots. The inner and outer displays each have a 16 MP selfie camera. The smartphone runs the “HyperOS 4” operating system based on “Android 17.” The system allows users to split the screen to use multiple apps and open apps in floating windows. The fingerprint scanner is built into the power button. The stereo speakers support “Dolby Atmos” surround-sound technology. The corners on the right side of the outer display are rounded, while those on the hinge side are rectangular. Black and red are listed consistently in various materials, while the white and “Warm Gold” options vary. Silicon nitride ceramic is more resistant to impacts and scratches and is also 50% lighter than zirconium oxide ceramic. Only 1,500 units of the special pink version will be produced. The base model with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage will be sold at a starting price of 10,999 yuan, approximately $1,638 (2,780 manats). The version with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage costs 11,999 yuan, approximately $1,787 (3,040 manats). The variant with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage is offered for 12,999 yuan, approximately $1,936 (3,290 manats). The model with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage costs 14,999 yuan, approximately $2,234 (3,800 manats). The ceramic version with the same storage capacity is priced at 15,999 yuan, approximately $2,383 (4,050 manats).