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Xiaomi 18 Fold - Reviews and Specs

Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Xiaomi 18 Fold pairs a compact foldable design with the high-end Xring O3 processor, dual 120 Hz AMOLED displays, and a 6000 mAh battery. Reviews highlight its strong performance, versatile 200 MP camera system, generous storage options, and distinctive passport-like format.

Pros

+ Powerful deca-core Xring processor
+ Large 6000mAh battery
+ Versatile 200MP triple camera
+ Fast 120Hz AMOLED displays
+ Up to 2TB storage

Cons

- Glossy display may reflect
- Gaming limited to low settings
- Cover display relatively small

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a compact foldable smartphone powered by Xiaomi’s ten-core Xring O3 processor and Mali G2-Ultra graphics. It features a 7.58-inch inner AMOLED display and a 5.38-inch cover screen, both supporting a 120 Hz refresh rate. Memory options include 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM, while storage ranges from 256 GB to 2 TB. Its rear camera system combines a 200 MP main sensor with two 50 MP cameras, complemented by a 16 MP front camera. A 6000 mAh battery, Android 17, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, 5G, NFC, and dual-SIM support round out the specifications. Reviews praise its performance, portability, battery capacity, and innovative wide-screen design.

Specifications

Xiaomi 18 Fold (18 Series)
Processor
Xiaomi Xring O3 10c/10t, 2 x 4.4 GHz ARM C1-Ultra, 4 x 3.6 GHz ARM C1-Premium, 4 x 3.2 GHz ARM C1-Pro, C1 Ultra, C1 PRemium, C1 Pro
Memory
16 GB 
, LPDDR6
Display
7.58 inch 4.24:3, 2364 x 1672 pixel 382 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, AMOLED, Cover display: 5.38 inches, 1,712x1,168, AMOLED, 120Hz, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz, Adaptive Sync
Storage
1TB UFS 4.1 Flash, 1024 GB 
Connections
1 USB 3.1 Gen2, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 Infrared, Audio Connections: USB-C, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, OTG, IR-Blaster, UWB
Networking
802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 6.0, GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 5.02 x 163.8 x 117.8 ( = 0.2 x 6.45 x 4.64 in)
Battery
6000 mAh Lithium-Ion, Silicon-Carbon-Anode
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 17
Camera
Primary Camera: 200 MPix (f/1.7, 23 mm, OIS) + 50 MPix (3.5 optical zoom, f/2.8, 80 mm, OIS) + 50 MPix (f/2.4, 17 mm)
Secondary Camera: 16 MPix (f/2.2, 21 mm)
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual, 67W-Charger, USB-Cable, HyperOS 4.0, 12 Months Warranty, fanless, waterproof
Released
09/07/2026
Weight
219 g ( = 7.73 oz / 0.48 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 90% - very good
Average of 1 scores (from 14 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 90%, features: - %, display: 90% mobility: 90%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Xiaomi 18 Fold

Xiaomi 18 Fold: How Does This Happen?
Source: Marques Brownlee English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/03/2026
Xiaomi 18 Fold Overview, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a new foldable phone from Xiaomi. It is very thin and light. When opened, it is only 5.0mm thick. When closed, it is 10.7mm thick. It weighs 219 grams. The phone is strong and can handle water. The battery is big at 6000 mAh. It supports 67W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and reverse wired charging. The phone runs on Android 17 with HyperOS 4.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/03/2026
90% Xiaomi 18 Fold Review: The Wide Foldable That Changes the Game
Source: Know Your Mobile English
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is one of the most comprehensive foldables we've seen. It feels far from experimental with a mammoth battery, speedy charging, matched bright screens and a true flagship camera package. The chip from Xiaomi is helping towards that dream. However, the captures are authentic; it is China only and is not available for import and the camera's performance in the real world is not yet proven.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/23/2026
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Xiaomi made an iPhone Duo. It’s Unhinged.
Source: Mrwhosetheboss English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/22/2026
Our first look at the Xiaomi 18 Fold
Source: Whistle Out English
Still, if you found the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a little underwhelming and aren’t interested in seeing what Apple might be able to add to the foldable conversation, then the Xiaomi 18 Fold might be the device you’ve been waiting for.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/18/2026
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Should Samsung and Apple be terrified? | TSW286
Source: Tech Spurt English
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a squat foldable phone like the Samsung Z Fold 8 and Apple Ultra, but which bendy blower could be best? Well, here's a squint at the Xiaomi 18 Fold from IFA 2026, showing off the design and other bits.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/11/2026
Xiaomi 18 Fold Review: Xring O3, LPDDR6 & 6000mAh Battery
Source: Igeekphone English
Overall, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is more than another entry in the foldable smartphone market. By combining the Xring O3 SoC with Changxin LPDDR6 memory, Xiaomi demonstrates its progress in developing core smartphone components and improving both performance and efficiency. For users interested in foldable phones, the Xiaomi 18 Fold offers a compelling combination of performance, battery life, portability, and innovative screen design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/09/2026
IFA 2026 is WILD! Xiaomi 18 Fold, Govee, XGIMI, ARZOPA, Cuktech and more!
Source: GadgetMatch English
From smart home lighting and portable displays to projectors, power solutions, foldables, and more, these are some of the products and brands that caught our attention this year.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/09/2026
Xiaomi 18 Fold Review: New Chip, 200MP Cam & More
Source: ben's gadget reviews English
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is Xiaomi's first foldable in two years, and it's also Xiaomi's first foldable to run on its own self-developed XRING chip, the XRING 03. The phone features a compact, passport-like 5.4-inch outer screen and a wide 7.6-inch panel on the inside.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2026
I Used the Xiaomi 18 Fold | It's an iPhone Duo From a Parallel Universe (aka China)
Source: Tech Edit English
With its short, wide proportions, asymmetrical cover screen, Leica triple-camera system and new XRING O3 chip, the Xiaomi 18 Fold feels a little like an iPhone Fold from a parallel universe.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2026

Foreign Reviews

Abbiamo provato Xiaomi 18 Fold. Xiaomi ha fatto davvero un bel lavoro
Source: DDay IT Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/02/2026
Xiaomi 18 Fold : nos premiers tests de la puce Xring O3 sont mitigés
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/28/2026
Đánh giá Xiaomi 18 Fold: Màn hình gập mới lạ, camera Leica 200 MP và pin 6.000 mAh
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2026
Trên tay Xiaomi 18 Fold: Tỷ lệ như Z Fold8, giá từ 42 triệu đồng
Source: XT Mobile VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/09/2026

Comment

ARM ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16: Powerful integrated graphics unit with 16 cores and Vulkan 1.4 support.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Xiaomi Xring O3: High-end SoC for smartphones and tablets from 2026 with 10 cores. The chip contains a total of ten CPU cores: two C1-Ultra cores with high single-threaded performance (4.35 GHz), four C1-Premium cores running up to 3.6 GHz, and four smaller C1-Pro cores running up to 3.15 GHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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