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Xiaomi released its first mid-foldable phone, the 18 Fold, with a starting price of 10,999 yuan, and a ceramic special edition available for 15,999 yuan.

Xiaomi 18 Fold was released and put up for pre-order on September 7, with official sales starting on September 10.

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On the evening of September 7, 2026, Xiaomi held its autumn launch event, officially releasing its first “mid-fold” phone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold. This device falls between the large fold and mid-fold categories. After 20 months of research and development, it features a √2:1 screen ratio, with an external screen of 5.38 inches and an internal screen of 7.58 inches. It supports independent refresh rates for both screens and high-frequency PWM dimming. The device has a thickness of only 5.02 mm and weighs 219 g. It is equipped with Xiaomi’s self-developed Xuanjie O3 AI flagship SoC (3nm process) and ChangXin LPDDR6 memory, along with a Leica imaging system. The starting price is 10,999 yuan, and it will be available for sale on September 10; there is also a limited edition ceramic special version available for 15,999 yuan, featuring a silicon nitride special ceramic back panel. During the launch event, four new Xiaomi products were also released, along with the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max equipped with the Xuanjie chip.

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Xiaomi 18 Fold was released and put up for pre-order on September 7, with official sales starting on September 10.

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  1. 2026-09-07

    Release and details of Xiaomi 18 Fold’s specifications

    On the evening of September 7, Xiaomi officially released its first mid-foldable phone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold. This device falls between large and small foldables, with 20 months of R&D. It features a √2:1 screen ratio (5.38-inch outer screen, 7.58-inch inner screen), supports independent refresh rates for both screens, and high-frequency PWM dimming…

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  2. 2026-09-08

    Xiaomi 18 Fold had a huge first-day sales success

    On September 8, Xiaomi 18 Fold officially went on sale. Xu Fei, vice president of Xiaomi Group, said the product sold extremely well, with first-day sales increasing by 310% compared to the previous large foldable device. The ceramic special edition was available in limited quantities, priced at 15,999 yuan, and each unit had a unique appearance.

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D DoNews·快讯 zh 2026-09-07 08:00

The “Foldable” Xiaomi 18 phone was released, with a price starting at 10,999 yuan.

Xiaomi will launch its first “mid-fold” phone, the 18 Fold, tonight, starting at 10,999 yuan. This model features a 2:1 screen ratio to reduce black edges, supports triple-app split-screen and multitasking; it is equipped with our own Xuanjie O3 chip and a 6000mAh battery, with a body thickness of only 5.02 millimeters. The product has undergone 20 months of research and development and tens of thousands of drop tests, aiming to balance portability and large-screen experience.

D DoNews·快讯 zh 2026-09-07 08:00

小米澎程四款新车、玄戒家族三芯、小米18 Fold发布,雷军:将持续加大核心技术投入- DoNews

9 月 7 日,小米秋季旗舰新品发布会在京举办,雷军正式发布小米澎程 N70 Pro、N70 Max、N90 Max 及 N90 Max 探索版四款新车,以及搭载玄戒 O3 的小米 18 Fold 和小米平板 9 Pro Max。小米澎程系列基于昆仑技术架构打造,首创“智能可变大空间”新品类;两款玄戒新品集结了玄戒 O3、澎湃 OS 4 及 MiMo 端侧大模型三大自研科技。雷军表示,小米将持续加大核心技术研发,坚持“人车家全生态”战略。四款新车起售价分别为 20.99 万元至 29.99 万元,将于当晚开售;小米 18 Fold 起售价 10999 元,9 月 10 日开售;小米平板 9 Pro Max 起售价 4799 元,国补后 4299 元起。发布会还披露了小米在芯片、AI、OS 领域的累计投入超 1…

凤凰网·科技 zh 2026-09-07 08:00

15999 yuan! Lei Jun released Xiaomi’s most expensive phone to date, with 21 billion invested in chip development

Xiaomi launched its first “mid-foldable” phone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, and the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max. Both new models are equipped with the Xuanjie O3 AI flagship processor. The Xiaomi 18 Fold starts at 10,999 yuan, while the ceramic special edition, limited to 1,500 units, is priced at 15,999 yuan, making it the most expensive phone in Xiaomi’s history. This model has undergone more than 80,000 drop tests and features double-layer UTG technology, ensuring foldable reliability comparable to that of regular phones. The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is priced starting at 4,799 yuan. With the Xuanjie O3 processor, its Antutu score exceeds 561,000 points, offering performance comparable to that of desktop-level devices. Lei Jun revealed that over the past 5 years, Xiaomi has invested a total of 105.5 billion yuan in core technology research and development, with 21 billion yuan spent on chip production. The three self-developed chips, Xuanjie O3, O100, and D100, have completed research and testing and are now officially available for use.

凤凰网·科技 zh 2026-09-07 08:00

The “medium-foldable” Xiaomi 18 Fold phone was released, priced at 10,999 yuan or more.

Xiaomi released its first “mid-folding” phone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold. The starting price is 10,999 yuan, and the 16GB+1TB version costs 14,999 yuan. It will be available for sale on September 10. This device falls between the large-folding and mid-folding categories, with a development cycle of 20 months. The external screen measures 5.38 inches, while the internal screen is 7.58 inches, both using a √2 aspect ratio; the thickness on one side is 5.02 millimeters, and when folded, it becomes 10.68 millimeters. The overall weight is 219 grams, and it comes in three colors: Xiyen Red, Warm Gold White, and Black. It is equipped with Xiaomi’s self-developed Xuanjie O3 chip (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU) and domestic LPDDR6 memory, with a built-in 6000mAh battery having an energy density of 920Wh/L. It features Leica imaging system, including a 200-million-pixel main camera and a 3.5x telephoto lens, supporting external screen shooting and dual preview of both internal and external screens. The device uses a new generation龙骨 hinge, a 7-series aluminum alloy frame, and Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0. The internal screen is made of double-layer UTG ultra-thin glass and has been upgraded...

T TechWeb·滚动 zh 2026-09-07 08:00

“Xiaomi Autumn Event: Three new products launched, and the Xiaomi 18 Fold redefines the standard for foldable screens”

On the evening of September 7, 2026, Xiaomi held its autumn launch event, unveiling three self-developed Xuanjie chips as well as the Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max. All three Xuanjie chips have completed development and testing: the flagship SoC Xuanjie O3 uses 3nm technology and integrates 24 billion transistors; the edge AI acceleration chip Xuanjie O100 is the world’s first 6nm 3D wafer-level stacked chip; the in-vehicle intelligent driving chip Xuanjie D100 is China’s first 3nm high-performance AI chip. As the first mid-foldable phone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold weighs 219g and has a thickness of only 5.02mm. It features a 5.38-inch outer screen and a 7.58-inch inner screen, with creases less than 30μm. It is equipped with the Xuanjie O3 chip, LongXin LPDDR6 memory, and Leica Summilux triple camera system, with a starting price of 10,999 yuan. The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max features a 13.3-inch large screen and also uses the Xuanjie O3 chip, supporting professional D…

凤凰网·科技 zh 2026-09-07 08:00

15999 yuan! Xiaomi 18 Fold ceramic special edition, limited to 1500 units: each unit has a unique appearance.

The Xiaomi 18 Fold Ceramic Special Edition will be released tonight at a price of 15,999 yuan, with only 1,500 units available. This version is made of silicon nitride special ceramic material, and each phone’s back panel color texture is unique due to sintering technology. The device weighs 219g, and it comes with a top-of-the-line configuration of 16GB+1TB memory and LPDDR6 RAM. In terms of screens, the outer screen is 5.38 inches, and the inner screen is 7.58 inches. Both screens support an adaptive refresh rate of 1-120Hz, a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, and 1440Hz PWM dimming. The device is equipped with Xuanjie O3’s self-developed AI flagship processor, and its AnTuoTu score exceeds 5 million; for imaging, it uses Leica Summilux triple-camera system, including a 200-million-pixel main camera, a 50-million-pixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 50-million-pixel 3.5x optical zoom telephoto camera, all of which support OIS. For battery life, it features a 6000mAh Jinsanjian stacked battery, with support for 67W wired charging in seconds, 50W wireless charging in seconds, and 7…

界面新闻·科技早报 en 2026-09-07 20:57

“The first ‘10,000-yuan smartphone’! The starting price of the Xiaomi 18 Fold with a folding screen is 10,999 yuan

On the evening of September 7, Xiaomi officially launched its first “10,000-yuan phone,” the Xiaomi 18 Fold foldable screen phone, with a starting price of 10,999 yuan. This device is positioned as a high-end product, equipped with the Xuanjie O3 AI flagship processor and a 6000mAh Jinsha River battery. The thickness of the single side is as thin as 5.02mm, and the weight is 219g. It supports six-screen display and began pre-selling on the same day; official sales started at 10 a.m. on September 10. The screen uses “super-pixel” technology, with an outer screen of 5.38 inches and an inner screen of 7.58 inches. The device features ChangXin LPDDR6 memory and UWB functionality. Additionally, Xiaomi also released a ceramic special edition (price: 15,999 yuan) and the Xiaomi Pad 9 ProMax with the same chip (starting price: 4,799 yuan). Earlier that day, Huawei launched the new展翼 Three-Fold Mate XT 2 Extraordinary Master, equipped with the Kirin 9050 Pro chip, starting at 19,999 yuan. The industry believes that both companies’ simultaneous product launches were aimed at competing with Apple’s upcoming foldable-screen iPhone.

T TechWeb·滚动 zh 2026-09-08 08:00

10999元起!小米18 Fold卖爆了 首销较上代大折叠增长310%

小米 18 Fold 正式发布,售价 10999 元起。小米集团副总裁许斐表示该产品卖爆了,首销较上代大折叠同比增长 310%。该机历经 20 个月研发,外屏为 5.38 英寸,展开后内屏达 7.58 英寸,屏幕比例接近√2:1。内外双屏均支持 1-120Hz LTPO 自适应刷新率及 1440Hz 高频 PWM 调光。性能方面首发玄戒 O3 自研 AI 旗舰 SoC,采用 3nm 工艺,CPU 为十核全大核架构,GPU 集成 16 核 G2-Ultra NX 图形处理器,NPU 算力达 200TOPS。此外,全球首款商用长鑫 LPDDR6 内存终端设备搭载于该机型顶配版本(16GB+1TB),其余版本未配备。