{
  "id": 6406095,
  "title": "Xiaomi 18 Fold unveiled, rival to Galaxy Z Fold 8 as Apple foldable looms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/xiaomi-18-fold-unveiled-rival-to-galaxy-z-fold-8-as-apple-foldable",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T10:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/tech-gadgets/2026/09/09/xiaomi-18-fold-unveiled-rival-to-galaxy-z-fold-8-as-apple-foldable-looms/234570"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Xiaomi 18 Fold, a foldable smartphone set to rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and potentially Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, was unveiled in China on Sept 9. The device boasts a compact passport-sized form factor and is equipped with a Leica triple-camera system. The outer display measures 5.38 inches, while the inner display expands to 7.58 inches when unfolded, featuring a higher resolution of 2364×1672 pixels. Both screens are protected by Xiaomi's Longjing Glass 3.0 and support a peak brightness of up to 4,000 nits. The folding mechanism utilizes a new-generation dragon bone hinge with a three-stage structure, and the phone weighs 219g when unfolded and 10.68mm when folded. Powered by Xiaomi's XRING O3 flagship SoC, it offers versatile processing capabilities and supports LPDDR6 memory, available only in the highest tier model. The device houses a 6,000mAh battery with 20% silicon content, supporting 67W wired and 50W wireless charging. The Xiaomi 18 Fold will be available in China starting 10 September at 10am local time, with pricing starting at Chinese yuan 10,999 (approximately RM6,628), depending on storage capacity and edition.",
  "summary": "PETALING JAYA, Sept 9 — Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 18 Fold in China, taking another shot at the premium foldab...",
  "key_points": [
    "Xiaomi 18 Fold unveiled in China on Sept 9",
    "Features Leica triple-camera and 5.38\" outer display",
    "Available starting 10 September in China"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The unveiling of Xiaomi 18 Fold intensifies competition in the foldable smartphone market, positioning it as a rival to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and potentially Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Apple's new foldable phone is $1,999",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apples-new-foldable-phone-is-1-999",
        "published": "2026-09-09T19:31:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}