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TL;DR Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 18 Fold in China today.
It’s the latest wide foldable on the market, following the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s release.
The Xiaomi 18 Fold starts at ~$1,639, but there’s no word on a global release just yet.
Xiaomi recently showed off the Xiaomi 18 Fold at IFA 2026, giving us a real-world look at its first wide foldable phone. Now, Xiaomi has launched its new foldable in China.
The Xiaomi 18 Fold packs a 5.38-inch cover screen (1,712 x 1,168) and a 7.58-inch internal screen (2,364 x 1,672), with both panels featuring a 1-120Hz refresh rate and 4,000 nits of peak brightness. The internal display has a 2:1 aspect ratio compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 8‘s 4:3 inner screen, as well as an anti-reflective film.
Furthermore, the internal display uses a dual-layer ultra-thin glass (UTG) structure. Apple’s first foldable iPhone is said to use this technology as well. Xiaomi says this tech makes the display 178% stronger and 29% more impact resistant, albeit compared to 2024’s Mix Fold 4 foldable.
On the design front, the phone weighs 219 grams and measures 10.68mm when folded. Xiaomi is offering Black, Warm Gold White, and Nishino Red color options. In terms of durability, you can expect Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0 on the cover screen and back panel, along with IP58 and IP59 ratings. We’re not getting IP68 ratings like Google and HONOR’s recent foldables, but this is still better than Samsung’s IP48 rating.
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