Telephoto: f/2.8 with 3.5x optical zoom.
Ultra wide angle: 17 mm.
Xiaomi 18 Fold will arrive with two screens and three rear cameras, in addition to a wide-format foldable design
Telephoto: f/2.8 with 3.5x optical zoom.
Ultra wide angle: 17 mm.
The Xiaomi 18 Fold will be the new foldable phone from the company and will hit the Chinese market on September 7, 2026. The device adopts a wide format and aims to differentiate itself with two screens and a three-camera system.
The company also released images and videos that provide a glimpse of its design and functionality before the full presentation.
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is presented as a foldable phone with a “mid-fold” format. This design aims to position itself between large foldable devices, similar to a book, and compact flip-type models.
The phone will have a 5.38-inch external display and a 7.58-inch internal display. Xiaomi showcased the device in an eye-catching red color.
On the back, the camera module stands out, which incorporates three cameras. The article notes that this is two more sensors than those found in most current and upcoming wide foldables.
Xiaomi confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Fold will be one of the first devices to use the new XRing O3 SoC from the company.
The official information available before the full presentation does not detail other characteristics of the processor. The rest of the specifications mentioned correspond to information shared by a leaker.
The leaker Digital Chat Station shared more details about the phone via Weibo. This information should be considered a leak and not as specifications confirmed by Xiaomi.
Main camera: f/1.7.
Camera system: Leica Summilux triple camera.
Fingerprint reader: located on the side.
The launch of the Xiaomi 18 Fold in China is scheduled for September 7, 2026. Xiaomi has not yet confirmed whether the device will have a commercial presentation in other markets.
The date was announced by Lu Weibing and coincides with the release of official renders of the phone. Xiaomi's official account on Weibo also shared various videos and images of the device.
The new foldable from Xiaomi arrives at a time when wide-format phones are gaining traction. The article also notes Apple's upcoming entry into this segment and the previous performance of Samsung and Huawei.
The launch of the Xiaomi 18 Fold is expected before Apple's event. The Xiaomi device will not be its first foldable phone, while for Apple it would represent its first foray into this format.
For now, Xiaomi has not confirmed a global launch for the 18 Fold. The available information also does not anticipate a price for international markets.