On September 7, 2026, Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi, addressed questions from the public regarding Xiaomi澎湃 C9 and Xiaomi 18 Fold. Regarding delivery time, Lei Jun confirmed that new Xiaomi澎湃 C9 units would be delivered within one to five weeks. Concerning the starting price of the foldable screen phone, Lei Jun stated that it was unlikely to be 6999 yuan. Previous reports also mentioned that on that day, Lei Jun changed his Weibo profile picture to show the actual usage effect of the澎湃 N90 Max cover, with the new picture containing details of outdoor rainy weather scenarios.
Lei Jun, founder, chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi, revealed that the Xiaomi澎湃 C9 will be available for delivery within one to five weeks. On September 7, Lei Jun posted a Weibo message and responded to netizens' questions about the delivery time of the澎湃 C9 and the starting price of the Xiaomi 18 Fold, confirming that the delivery period would be seven to thirty days. He also pointed out that the starting price of the foldable phone is unlikely to be 6999 yuan. Previous reports indicated that Lei Jun changed his profile picture today to show the actual usage results of the澎湃 N90 Max, with the new picture including details of outdoor rainy weather scenarios.