Xiaomi’s highest-end flagship, the 18 Fold, will be launched tonight! Lu Weibing said there would be surprises at the launch event. Lei Jun spoke at the whole event
Xiaomi 18 Fold and several new products such as cars and tablets were officially released on September 7, 2026.
At 19:00 on the evening of September 7, 2026, Xiaomi Group held its autumn new product launch event, officially introducing the premium flagship phone Xiaomi 18 Fold and several new models of cars and tablets. The Xiaomi 18 Fold features a mid-folded design, with a 5.38-inch outer screen and a 7.58-inch inner screen. It is equipped with Xiaomi’s self-developed Xuanjie O3 AI chip, LPDDR6 memory, and a 6000mAh battery, and supports wireless charging. During the launch event, models such as Xiaomi N70 Pro, N70 Max, and N90 Max were also introduced, along with the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max. All new products are initially equipped with the Xuanjie O3 chip to achieve multi-terminal coordination. Lu Weibing revealed that there would be surprises at the launch event, and Lei Jun will give the main speech. Currently, the pre-order quantity for these models in the market has far exceeded expectations. The final price, maintenance costs, and customer reviews will be confirmed during the launch event.
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Lu Weibing revealed that there will be surprises at the launch event, with Lei Jun speaking throughout the event. The expected starting price is approximately 12,000 yuan. It features a mid-folded design, with a 5.38-inch external screen and a 7.58-inch internal screen. It is equipped with Xuanjie O3 AI chip, LPDDR6 memory, and a 6000mAh battery.
2026-09-07
Xiaomi’s autumn new product launch event was officially held.
The event took place at 19:00 that evening, where Xiaomi 18 Fold,澎湃 N70 Pro/N70 Max/N90 Max models, and a small tablet were officially released. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is equipped with the Xuanjie O3 chip, enabling high-performance performance without the need for a built-in fan; the flagship tablet supports PC engine and professional external…
The Xiaomi 18 Fold will be released on the evening of September 7. The starting price is expected to be around 12,000 yuan. This model features a new “mid-folding” design, with a 5.38-inch outer screen and a 7.58-inch inner screen. It is equipped with Xiaomi’s own Xuanjie O3 AI chip and LPDDR6 memory, and supports a 6000mAh battery and wireless charging. Lu Weibing said that this design aims to balance portability and high-screen experience, making it the mainstream choice for next-generation foldable screens. Although competitors like Huawei Pura X Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 have already launched products with similar specifications, Xiaomi has taken more aggressive measures in terms of chip and battery parameters. Currently, market expectations are significantly higher than expected, but the final price, maintenance costs, and customer reviews will still need to be verified at the launch 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.
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.