Sales of the Xiaomi 18 Fold foldable phone have exceeded 104,700 units as of early October 2026, marking a strong market performance shortly after its release. The device was officially launched on September 7, 2026, and combines premium features including Xiaomi’s first XRING O3 chipset and a Leica-branded triple rear camera setup.
Sales Growth and Market Impact
According to digital analyst @RDObservation, the Xiaomi 18 Fold sold about 104,700 units during week 40 of 2026 (September 28 to October 4). Xiaomi executive Lu Weibing confirmed at the September 23 fall product launch that first-sale retail volume for this mid-fold device increased by 300% compared to Xiaomi’s previous large foldable phone.
Key Specifications and Pricing
The Xiaomi 18 Fold features a 5.38-inch cover display and a 7.58-inch inner foldable screen. It runs on the newly introduced XRING O3 chip, Xiaomi’s latest proprietary processing platform. The camera system includes a Leica professional triple camera array on the back, emphasizing imaging quality for the foldable segment.
The phone comes in two main configurations, priced as follows in China:
- 16GB RAM + 1TB storage (LPDDR6): ¥10,999 (~$1,500 USD)
- 16GB RAM + 1TB storage Ceramic Special Edition (LPDDR6): ¥15,999 (~$2,200 USD)
