Xiaomi 18 Fold to Steal the Show Ahead of iPhone Fold – Again

Notably, the Xiaomi 18 Fold has received its clearest reveal yet, just days before Apple is projected to introduce its first foldable iPhone.

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• Poco X8 Launches Globally With Massive 8, 340mAh Battery and 67W Charging.
• While Xiaomi has not yet disclosed pricing for the 18 Fold, the Apple foldable is projected to start above $2, 000.
• These Are the Biggest Smartphone Launches of September 2026.
• Instead of the taller design applied by Xiaomi's previous Mix Fold devices, the Xiaomi 18 Fold uses a shorter and wider "passport-style" format.
• While opening it reveals a 7.58-inch internal display, xiaomi calls the new form factor a "mid-fold." When closed, the phone has a 5.38-inch cover display.

Tipster Ice Universe posted a video on X with the simple caption, "This is the Xiaomi 18 Fold." Xiaomi has since officially shown the phone's design and confirmed that it will launch in China on September 7.

That puts Xiaomi's launch just two days before Apple's September 9 event, where the firm is widely anticipated to unveil its first foldable iPhone, reportedly known internally as the iPhone Ultra. These Are the Biggest Smartphone Launches of September 2026. Xiaomi Goes for the Same Wide Foldable Format.

In practice, the published footage indicates a red model with narrow bezels and a horizontal rear camera module containing three cameras and an LED flash. According to Xiaomi has additionally, leica was involved in developing its camera system.

Apple is projected to take a highly similar approach. Recent information attributed to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman points to a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner display, giving Apple's device slightly larger screens while retaining the same short, wide format. This is the Xiaomi 18 Fold pic.twitter.com/LtdZSdnmJG. Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) September 2, 2026. Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Apple Foldable iPhone. Feature Xiaomi 18 Fold Apple Foldable iPhone. Cover display 5.38 inches 5.5 inches. Inner display 7.58 inches 7.8 inches. Design Wide "mid-fold" Wide passport-style foldable.

Processor Xiaomi XRING O3 Latest Apple Pro chip, projected A20 Pro. Memory technology CXMT LPDDR6 Not confirmed. Rear cameras Triple-camera Leica system Dual-camera system projected. Telephoto camera 3.5x periscope reportedly planned No telephoto projected. Software HyperOS 4 iOS 27. Launch announcement September 7 Projected September 9. Cost Not unveiled Projected above $2, 000.

Apple specifications remain unannounced and are based on reports ahead of its September event. Xiaomi Is Using Its Own Chip and LPDDR6. One of the biggest changes is inside the Xiaomi 18 Fold.

According to Xiaomi has, it will be the first phone powered by its new 3nm XRING O3 processor. The handset will additionally apply LPDDR6 memory supplied by Chinese memory manufacturer CXMT.

While Xiaomi confirmed that the XRING O3 was designed to backing the newer memory standard, CXMT has began mass production of LPDDR6.

In practice, the phone will additionally run HyperOS 4 and apply Xiaomi's MiMo AI model locally on the device.

Apple's foldable is projected to apply its latest Pro-class processor and latest in-house modem. Although Apple has not confirmed either specification, reports at present point to the A20 Pro and C2 modem. Xiaomi Could Have an Advantage in Cameras.

Notably, the Xiaomi 18 Fold appears to take a more ambitious approach to cameras.

For context, a recent leak points to a Leica Summilux triple-camera system, including an f/1.7 main camera, a 17mm ultrawide and a 3.5x periscope telephoto camera. Although it has not yet officially detailed those camera specifications, xiaomi has confirmed the triple-camera layout and Leica partnership.

Apple's foldable, meanwhile, reportedly uses a 48MP main camera and an ultrawide camera, without a dedicated telephoto lens.

Although actual image quality cannot be compared until both phones are issued, on paper, that could offer Xiaomi a more flexible rear camera system.

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Apple appears to be placing more emphasis on foldable-specific software and durability.

Gurman notes the upcoming iPhone will apply a highly durable hinge with a minimal display crease. IOS 27 is additionally anticipated to introduce iPad-style layouts, side-by-side apps, and drag-and-drop between applications when the phone is unfolded.

With Xiaomi launching on September 7 and Apple projected to reveal its foldable two days afterwards, the two devices are shaping up to become direct competitors built around remarkably similar wide-screen foldable designs. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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