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“The starting price is over 10,000! The Xiaomi 18 Fold has been released. Lei Jun talks about chip manufacturing: As soon as we start to catch up, Xiaomi will be on the road to victory.”

On September 7, 2026, Xiaomi’s 18 Fold was officially released and put into sale. Reviews indicated that its performance and crease control were excellent, but its performance in low-light shooting was average.

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On September 7, 2026, Xiaomi held its autumn new product launch event in Beijing, officially releasing the high-end flagship phone, Xiaomi 18 Fold. This model features a mid-folding design, with an inner and outer screen ratio of approximately √2 (5.38 inches for the outer screen and 7.58 inches for the inner screen). It is equipped with a world-first double-layer UTG solution and a three-stage hinge mechanism, with the crease depth less than 30μm. In terms of hardware, it features Xiaomi’s self-developed Xuanjie O3 AI flagship processor (with a maximum clock speed of 4.35GHz) and LPDDR6 memory from ChangXin Technology. The battery capacity is 6000mAh. The imaging system consists of a Leica triple camera with full focal length range. The pricing starts at 10,999 yuan, available in red, black, and white; the ceramic special edition costs 15,999 yuan and is limited to 1,500 units worldwide. Additionally, Xiaomi also launched four new models from the澎湃 N70/N90 series and the平板 9 Pro Max. All three self-developed chips have been verified, and two new products will be available for sale on September 10.

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10,999 yuanStarting price
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4.35GHzProcessor frequency
Less than 30μmCrease depth
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On September 7, 2026, Xiaomi’s 18 Fold was officially released and put into sale. Reviews indicated that its performance and crease control were excellent, but its performance in low-light shooting was average.

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  1. 2026-09-07

    Xiaomi 18 Fold’s launch event was held in Beijing on September 7. The foldable flagship, Xiaomi 18 Fold, was officially released, equipped with the Xuanjie O3 chip and a double-layer UTG screen. The starting price is 10,999 yuan.

    9 月 7 日小米秋季新品发布会在京举办,正式发布中折叠旗舰小米 18 Fold,搭载玄戒 O3 芯片及双层 UTG 屏,起售价 10999 元。

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  2. 2026-09-08

    Media reviews were released

    Media outlets such as Aifaner published reviews, confirming that the Xiaomi 18 Fold is priced at 10,999 yuan. It features the Xuanjie O3 processor and domestic LPDDR6 memory. The vertical screen experience is the best, but its performance in low-light shooting is not satisfactory.

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澎湃新闻·科技 zh 2026-09-07 08:00

起售价过万!小米18 Fold发布,雷军谈造芯:只要开始追赶,小米就走在赢的路上

On September 7, Xiaomi announced the Mi 18 Fold, with a starting price of over 10,000 yuan. This model is Xiaomi’s most advanced smartphone to date, featuring the Xianjie O3 AI flagship processor and ChangXin Technology’s LPDDR6 memory chip. The internal and external screens measure 5.38 inches and 7.58 inches respectively, with a battery capacity of 6000 milliamperes. It is available in three colors: red, black, and white. The starting price is 10,999 yuan, with the highest configuration version costing 14,999 yuan. There is also a ceramic version priced at 15,999 yuan, making it Xiaomi’s most expensive smartphone at this point. Previously, Xianjie O3 has been officially launched, and Xianjie O100 and D100 will be available for commercial use in the first half of next year.

新浪科技 zh 2026-09-07 08:00

Xiaomi Pengcheng N70, N90 series, and Xiaomi 18 Fold were officially released

On September 7, Xiaomi held its autumn flagship product launch event in Beijing. Lei Jun officially introduced four new models: Xiaomi Pengcheng N70 Pro, N70 Max, N90 Max, and N90 Max Exploration Edition. Additionally, Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, with the Xuanjie O3 processor, were also launched. The Xiaomi Pengcheng series is built based on the Kunlun technology framework, introducing a new category of “intelligent expandable space”. The two new Xuanjie models combine three proprietary technologies: Xuanjie O3, Pengpai OS 4, and MiMo edge-side large model. The starting prices for the four new models range from 200,990 yuan to 299,990 yuan. The Xiaomi 18 Fold starts at 10,999 yuan, while the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max costs 4,299 yuan after government subsidies. The event also revealed Xiaomi’s ten-year investment plan in chips, AI, and OS, as well as its achievements in proprietary technology breakthroughs.

新浪科技 zh 2026-09-07 08:00

4 cars, 3 chips, a folding-screen phone priced at 15,999 – Xiaomi’s “Crazy Night”

On the evening of September 7, Xiaomi released four new products from the Pengcheng series, three self-developed Xuanjie chips, and two new smartphones and tablets. Among them, the Xiaomi 18 Fold foldable screen model starts at 10,999 yuan (the ceramic version costs 15,999 yuan), making it the first model in history to exceed 10,000 yuan in price; the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is initially equipped with the Xuanjie O3 chip, focusing on PC-level productivity. The highlight of the launch was the four new products from the Pengcheng series: the N70 Pro starts at 209,900 yuan, the N90 Max Exploration Edition costs 299,900 yuan and comes with a native electric lifting top panel; over 10,000 units were sold within 4 minutes. All three self-developed chips have been verified: Xuanjie O3 is the second-generation AI flagship SoC with a maximum clock speed of 4.35GHz; Xuanjie O100 uses the world’s first 6nm 3D wafer-level stacked packaging, with a bandwidth of 1.22TB/s; Xuanjie D100 is the first 3nm intelligent driving high-performance AI chip in China. The Xiaomi 18 Fold features a mid-folding design, with internal and external screens…

新浪科技 zh 2026-09-07 08:00

“Xiaomi’s most premium phone! Understand the Xiaomi 18 Fold in one picture: starting at 10,999 yuan”

The Xiaomi 18 Fold was unveiled at the launch event on September 7, 2026, with a starting price of 10,999 yuan. The device features a paper-size ratio of approximately √2:1, equipped with a 5.38-inch outer screen and a 7.58-inch inner screen. Its thickness is as thin as 5.02mm on one side, and its weight is 219g. The hardware includes the Xuanjie O3 chip, ChangXin LPDDR6 memory (bandwidth 113.8GB/s), and a 6000mAh Xiaomi Jinsijiang battery. The imaging configuration features a Leica ultra-clear triple camera with full focal length range, and it supports six-screen interaction. Additionally, a special ceramic version was launched, made of silicon nitride ceramic material, available in a 16GB+1TB configuration at a price of 15,999 yuan, with a global limit of 1,500 units.

新浪科技 zh 2026-09-07 08:00

“Zhongfolding” flagship Xiaomi 18 Fold released: equipped with Xuanjie O3, starting price of 10,999 yuan

The Xiaomi Autumn Flagship Product Launch Event was held in Beijing. The new foldable screen flagship, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, is available at a starting price of 10,999 yuan. This model features three proprietary technologies: Xuanjie O3, Pengpai OS 4, and Xiaomi MiMo edge-side large model. It uses a three-level connecting rod hinge and double-layer UTG ultra-thin glass, with an average crease depth of less than 30μm. The device supports a 7.58-inch inner screen, a Leica full-aperture triple camera, and a 6000mAh battery. The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max also features the Xuanjie O3 processor, with a AnTuoR score of 561,000. Both products will be available for sale on September 10, marking the official entry of Xuanjie O3 into mass production and commercial use.

新浪科技 zh 2026-09-07 08:00

Xiaomi’s highest-end flagship, the 18 Fold, will be launched tonight! Lu Weibing said there will be surprises at the launch event. Lei Jun spoke about everything during the event.

The Xiaomi Autumn Flagship Product Launch Event will take place tonight at 19:00. The event will feature Xiaomi’s most advanced flagship phone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, as well as several new automotive and tablet products. Lu Weibing, President of Xiaomi Group, revealed that there will be surprises at the event, with Lei Jun speaking throughout the event. The newly released models include the Xiaomi澎湃 N70 Pro, N70 Max, and N90 Max; for smartphones, the new mid-folding flagship model, Xiaomi 18 Fold, is introduced, while for tablets, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is launched. Both new products are equipped with Xiaomi’s self-developed Xuanjie O3 AI flagship chip. Lei Jun previously stated that the Xiaomi 18 Fold is Xiaomi’s most advanced flagship phone to date, offering improvements in performance, imaging, and cross-device experience. It will also demonstrate the capabilities of Xuanjie O3 across multiple devices alongside Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max.

新浪科技 zh 2026-09-07 08:00

“From chips to new cars, these details from Xiaomi’s tonight’s launch event are worth paying attention to”

In September 2026, Xiaomi launched a product lineup centered around its self-developed Xuanjie O3 chip, along with four new products from Pengcheng. Among them, the medium-foldable phone Xiaomi 18 Fold is equipped with Xuanjie O3, demonstrating that it can achieve high performance without the need for built-in fans; the flagship tablet Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max supports PC engines, DP in protocols, and professional peripherals, with performance comparable to Apple’s M5 chip. Additionally, the Pengcheng N70 series continues the legacy of home appliance technology and features Xingxian sound systems, while the Pengcheng N90 Max Exploration Edition reflects the research and development efforts invested in smaller models. This launch marks Xiaomi’s shift from cautious experimentation to bold innovation, achieving technical synergy across various categories such as smartphones, tablets, and automotive products.

爱范儿 zh 2026-09-08 10:00

敢卖一万元的小米手机,底气在哪里|小米 18 Fold 评测

小米发布定价 10999 元起的小米 18 Fold,搭载玄戒 O3 处理器及国产 LPDDR6 内存。该机型采用全球首发的双层 UTG 方案,内屏面积接近 A6 纸,拥有迄今最好的折痕控制及 382PPI 等效像素密度,被评测为竖宽屏体验最佳折叠机。其相机配备三摄但快门速度在暗光下表现不佳,系统 HyperOS 4 存在主题资源隔离、文件夹布局不适等问题。尽管硬件完成度较高且功耗控制优秀,但软件细节与系统优化仍有待提升。