Xiaomi 18 Fold Launches In China With 200MP Camera, XRING O3 Chipset
After teasing it in recent weeks, Xiaomi has officially launched its latest foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, in China. While the brand already has experience with foldable smartphones, this model marks the company’s first attempt at a wide-format foldable. Specs-wise, the phone comes with a 5.38-inch cover screen with a 1,712 x 1,168 resolution. […] The post Xiaomi 18 Fold Launches In…
Xiaomi has officially introduced its newest foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, in China. This marks the company's debut in the wide-format foldable market, following prior experience with more traditional foldable models. The Xiaomi 18 Fold boasts a 5.38-inch cover screen with a resolution of 1,712 x 1,168 pixels. Upon unfolding, users are presented with a larger 7.58-inch inner display, featuring a resolution of 2,364 x 1,672 pixels and a 2:1 aspect ratio.
Both screens maintain a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and can reach peak brightness levels of 4,000 nits. The cover screen is safeguarded by Xiaomi's advanced Shield Glass 3.0.
At the heart of the device lies Xiaomi's latest XRING O3 chipset. Storage options range from 256GB to 1TB, with memory configurations of either 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM or up to 16GB of LPDDR6 RAM. Powering the phone is a robust 6,000mAh battery, capable of supporting both 67W wired and 50W wireless charging. The foldable device operates on Xiaomi's HyperOS 4, built upon Android 17.
Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and stereo speakers. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is equipped with a triple-camera system: a 200MP main camera with a 1/1.56-inch-type sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera offering 3.5x optical zoom and up to 7x in-sensor zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. Both the cover and inner displays are equipped with 16MP cameras for selfies.
The phone will be available in China starting September 10, in four configurations: 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB, priced at CNY10,999, CNY11,999, CNY12,999, and CNY14,999 respectively.
Available color options include red, black, and white. Additionally, a special Ceramic Edition is offered, available only in a 16GB + 1TB configuration for CNY15,999. The limited run of just 1,500 units showcases Xiaomi's commitment to this exclusive variant. As of now, there is no indication of the Xiaomi 18 Fold's availability in international markets.
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