Highlights
- Xiaomi 18 Fold launches in China on Sept 7 featuring a compact book-style design, new “dragon bone” hinge and slim Leica-branded camera bar.
- Key specs include 5.38-inch cover + 7.58-inch main display, Snapdragon Xring O3 3nm deca-core chip, up to 16GB RAM, LPDDR6 memory, IP68 rating, and 6,000mAh battery with 67W wired/50W wireless charging.
- Camera setup – 200MP Leica Summilux main sensor, plus two 50MP lenses (periscope telephoto 3.5x zoom + ultra-wide).
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its next foldable smartphone in China on September 7. Ahead of the official unveiling, the company has shared a glimpse of the Xiaomi 18 Fold, revealing a compact book-style design. It has also revealed camera details along with official camera samples.
Xiaomi 18 Fold Design Revealed Ahead of Launch
Shared on official Weibo account of Xiaomi, a teaser video has provided the clearest look yet at the Xiaomi 18 Fold. The upcoming device uses a compact book-style folding design and features a slim, horizontal camera bar on the rear. The phone also introduces a new “dragon bone” hinge and is shown in a deep red colour in both teaser videos and marketing images.
The Xiaomi 18 Fold will reportedly feature a 5.38-inch cover display, while the main screen will measure 7.58 inches when the device is unfolded. The horizontal rear camera strip houses three sensors along with an LED flash and Leica branding.
The foldable will be powered by Xiaomi’s new Xring O3 chip, a 3nm deca-core chipset that is expected to deliver strong benchmark results and high raw performance. The device is also expected to be available with up to 16GB of RAM. It will run Hyper OS 4 based on Android 17 out of the box.
Xiaomi has also confirmed that the foldable will be among the first smartphones to use Chinese chipmaker CXMT’s new LPDDR6 memory technology.
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is also tipped to carry an IP68 rating for durability. The device is further expected to pack a 6,000mAh battery with support for 67W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Xiaomi 18 Fold Camera Details and Samples
Xiaomi CEO Lu Weibing previewed the camera setup of Xiaomi 18 Fold on Weibo recently and also shared sample photographs captured ahead of the official launch.
Xiaomi 18 Fold’s 200MP (1/1.56″) Leica Main Camera Samples. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
The camera setup on the Xiaomi 18 Fold will reportedly be led by a 200MP primary sensor measuring 1/1.56-inch and paired with a Leica Summilux lens. This is the same optics branding Xiaomi has used on its flagship smartphones.
Xiaomi 18 Fold’s 50MP (3.5x) Leica Telephoto Camera samples. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
The main camera will be accompanied by two 50MP sensors including a periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom and an ultra-wide-angle camera.
Xiaomi has also highlighted several camera-focused features of the Xiaomi 18 Fold. Users will be able to open the camera and shoot using the phone like a traditional point-and-shoot camera. The external screen will offer a large 4:3 viewfinder, while unfolding the external shooting screen will provide a real-time HD preview, making it easier to adjust the subject’s posture.
The Xiaomi 18 Fold can also be transformed into a professional creative platform. It will be compatible with professional PC software, providing a clear and fast experience for users.
