{
  "id": 12102235,
  "title": "Xiaomi did it again! Move over iPhone Duo, and take a gander at the 18 Fold",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/xiaomi-did-it-again-move-over-iphone-duo-and-take-a-gander-at-the-18",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T07:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/technology/gadgets/2026-10-05-xiaomi-did-it-again-move-over-iphone-duo-and-take-a-gander-at-the-18-fold/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xiaomi's upcoming 18 Fold foldable smartphone has been revealed, catching many off guard as it appears to be almost identical to Apple's recently launched iPhone Duo. The D-shape design of the iPhone Duo was Apple's defining feature, but it seems Xiaomi was already working on a similar device. Announced on September 7, just two days before Apple's debut, the Xiaomi 18 Fold has been drawing curious comparisons to Apple's newest offering. Xiaomi has a history of copying Apple's designs, as seen in their recent switch from the 16-series to the 17 Pro and Pro Max models, mirroring Apple's 17 Pro and Pro Max launch. With Apple making moves into foldable phones, Xiaomi sees an opportunity to make a big impression. The physical dimensions of the two devices are almost identical, with the 18 Fold being just slightly lighter at 219 grams compared to the iPhone Duo's 254 grams. While the debate over who copied whom may continue, Xiaomi's move appears to be a calculated attempt to outshine Apple in the foldable market.",
  "summary": "While Apple stunned the tech world with the passport-style iPhone Duo, Xiaomi’s virtually identical 18 Fold hit the scene first, rekindling the debate over whether the Chinese giant copied Apple once again.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "What's in a name? Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/whats-in-a-name-xiaomi-18-pro-max-vs-iphone-18-pro-max",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:10:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}