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  "id": 6614062,
  "title": "The Xiaomi 18 Fold is an iPhone Duo lookalike with one huge advantage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/the-xiaomi-18-fold-is-an-iphone-duo-lookalike-with-one-huge-advantage",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-10T16:24:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/xiaomi-fold-iphone-duo-competitor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Xiaomi 18 Fold, unveiled just days before Apple's iPhone Duo event, is a short and wide foldable device that closely resembles the iPhone Duo. Xiaomi's latest offering adopts the rounded edges and D-shape design of the iPhone Duo, eschewing the boxy corners found on devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. Although the Xiaomi 18 Fold may not be available outside of China, its specifications reveal a competitive feature set. Boasting a 7.58-inch main display and a 5.38-inch cover display, the phone houses a powerful XRING O3 processor, 12GB or 16GB of RAM, and storage options ranging from 256GB to 1TB. The device is powered by a substantial 6,000mAh battery and features a triple-camera setup, including a 200MP main camera and a Leica-collaborated lens. While the Xiaomi 18 Fold's price of approximately $1,600 USD is comparable to the iPhone Duo, its unique combination of design and camera capabilities could make it a formidable competitor in the foldable smartphone market.",
  "summary": "A couple of days before the iPhone Duo was announced, Xiaomi unveiled a phone that looks very similar.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/iphone-duo-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-7-key-differences-from-displays",
        "published": "2026-09-10T16:52:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Galaxy Buds On leaked renders show Samsung’s foray into a new earbud category",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/galaxy-buds-on-leaked-renders-show-samsungs-foray-into-a-new-earbud",
        "published": "2026-09-11T09:45:20.000Z"
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        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 $250 off + Buds 4 Pro for $25, metal smart display power bank $50 off, Find Hub card, more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/deals-galaxy-z-fold-8-250-off-buds-4-pro-for-25-metal-smart-display",
        "published": "2026-09-11T15:45:54.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "The new iPhone is here, but you can buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and get a $200 gift card for free",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/the-new-iphone-is-here-but-you-can-buy-the-samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-and",
        "published": "2026-09-11T16:04:13.000Z"
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  "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."
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