Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, combines a large foldable display with a high-capacity battery, a 200-megapixel Leica camera system and Xiaomi’s own Xring O3 processor. The device is positioned as a premium foldable smartphone with a focus on both screen size and portability.
Xiaomi 18 Fold features a wide foldable display
The Xiaomi 18 Fold uses a wider design than conventional book-style foldable smartphones. It features a 5.38-inch cover display and a 7.58-inch foldable inner display.
Both screens use LTPO OLED technology and support refresh rates of up to 120Hz. Peak brightness reaches up to 4,000 nits.
The wider aspect ratio is designed to provide more usable screen space for watching videos, reading documents and running multiple applications simultaneously.
Powered by Xiaomi’s Xring O3 processor
One of the key hardware features of the Xiaomi 18 Fold is the Xring O3 processor, Xiaomi’s own 3nm mobile chipset.
The smartphone is available with 12GB or 16GB of RAM, while storage options include 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.
The 16GB RAM versions use LPDDR6 memory, while the 12GB configuration uses LPDDR5X memory. On the software side, the phone runs Android 17-based HyperOS 4.
200MP Leica camera system
The Xiaomi 18 Fold features a triple-camera system on the rear.
The main camera has a 200-megapixel sensor and is accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.
The telephoto camera provides 3.5x optical zoom. The inner and outer displays each have a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.
The camera system was developed in collaboration with Leica.
6,000mAh battery
Battery capacity is an important consideration for foldable smartphones because manufacturers have to balance battery size with the thickness of the device.
The Xiaomi 18 Fold comes with a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery. It supports 67W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
The phone measures 10.68mm when folded and 5.02mm when unfolded. It weighs approximately 219 grams.
How much does the Xiaomi 18 Fold cost?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold starts at approximately $1,640 in China for the version with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Approximate USD equivalents of the other configurations are:
- 12GB + 256GB: $1,640
- 12GB + 512GB: $1,789
- 16GB + 512GB: $1,938
- 16GB + 1TB: $2,236
- 16GB + 1TB ceramic edition: $2,385
These figures are direct currency conversions from the device’s Chinese pricing and should not be considered official international retail prices. Taxes, distribution costs and regional pricing may result in different prices in other markets.
Xiaomi 18 Fold global availability
The Xiaomi 18 Fold’s availability outside China remains an important consideration for international buyers. Xiaomi has not established a definitive global release schedule for the model at this stage.
As a result, the Chinese pricing should not be interpreted as the final retail price for other markets. Official international pricing and availability will depend on Xiaomi’s regional launch plans.
Who is the Xiaomi 18 Fold for?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is aimed at users who want a large-screen experience without carrying both a smartphone and a tablet. Its wide inner display is particularly suited to multitasking and media consumption, while the 200-megapixel main camera and periscope telephoto lens target users looking for a more versatile mobile photography setup.
The combination of a 6,000mAh battery, thin unfolded profile and Xiaomi’s own Xring O3 processor also puts the device among the more ambitious foldable smartphones in its class.
Its availability outside China, however, remains a key factor for potential buyers. A wider international release would give consumers a clearer opportunity to compare the Xiaomi 18 Fold with other premium foldable smartphones.
