The Xiaomi 18 Fold leaks, ahead of the iPhone Ultra launch
For a time, it was unclear whether the flip or fold form factor was the future of folding smartphones, but for now at least, it seems clear that the book-style fold is the winner. It’s what we saw from Samsung’s 8th-generation folding phone, it’s what we’re expecting from the iPhone Ultra , and leaked images of Xiaomi’s 18 Fold also follow the trend …
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has leaked, hinting at the upcoming iPhone Ultra launch. Industry experts believe that the book-style fold has become the favored form factor for folding smartphones. Samsung, the pioneer of this design, showcased its 8th-generation folding phone and is expected to debut the iPhone Ultra. The Xiaomi 18 Fold appears to be following the same trend, as evidenced by leaked images.
The phone features a flip form factor, which is similar to the Motorola Razr, a device that Motorola first introduced back in 2004. This design offers a standard-sized screen in a more pocket-friendly format. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series, which includes the 8th-gen model, has popularized the fold format, often referred to as a "book" design.
Xiaomi is now set to enter the market with its 18 Fold. Weibo user Peter shared two photos of what he believes to be an engineering prototype rather than the final production model. Our sister site 9to5Google notes that the dark cherry color of the device seems to have been inspired by rumors of one of the iPhone 18 Pro colors.
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