China’s Xiaomi unveils folding phone with home-grown chip as it takes on Apple, Huawei

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On September 7, 2026, Chinese company Xiaomi launched the 18 Fold foldable phone. This device features a 7.58-inch internal screen and is equipped with Xiaomi’s own Xring O3 system-level chip as well as ChangXin Memory’s LPDDR6 memory chips. This release was aimed at competing with rivals such as Apple and Huawei, highlighting China’s tech giant’s intense competition with Tesla in the high-end market.

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S SCMP Tech en 2026-09-07 22:39

Xiaomi launched its flagship foldable phone on Monday, equipped with its own chip to compete with Apple and Huawei. Beijing Xiaomi Company introduced the 18 Fold, featuring a 7.58-inch internal screen, its own Xring O3 system-level chip, and ChangXin Memory’s LPDDR6 memory chips. This move demonstrates China’s giant’s intense competition in the high-end market with Tesla, Apple, and Huawei.