Xiaomi has shared sample photos from the Xiaomi 18 Fold, a new folding smartphone featuring a professional Leica triple camera setup. This model focuses on delivering premium imaging with unique perspective options.
Leica Triple Camera Specs
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is equipped with Leica optical lenses across all focal lengths, including a Summilux lens for clear and pure image quality. The main sensor is a 200MP unit with a 1/1.56-inch large sensor size. It also includes a 50MP telephoto lens supporting 3.5x optical zoom and a 50MP ultra-wide lens. This combination targets versatile photography with both high resolution and zoom capability.
Key Hardware and Display Details
The device debuts the Xuanjie O3 AI flagship SoC, achieving an AnTuTu benchmark score exceeding 5.22 million points, highlighting its high-end performance. Both the inner and outer displays follow a √2:1 aspect ratio, similar to standard paper size, featuring a 5.38-inch outer screen and a larger 7.58-inch inner foldable display. The panels use dual-layer ultra-thin glass (UTG).
Memory technology is advanced with the first use of ChangXin LPDDR6 RAM, offering bandwidth up to 113.8GB/s, improving multitasking and system responsiveness.
Battery and Design Elements
The Xiaomi 18 Fold packs a 6000mAh battery using Xiaomi’s Shaanxi Jiangsilicon technology, featuring a high silicon content of approximately 20% and an energy density of 920Wh/L. Fast charging supports 67W wired and 50W wireless speeds.
Its design highlights include extremely narrow equal-width bezels, large elliptical corners, and a runway-style decorative element. Protection consists of a new-generation Xiaomi Dragon Backbone hinge with a natural water-drop shape, 1.2-meter drop resistance, Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0, and a strong 7-series aluminum alloy frame.
Software Platform
The Xiaomi 18 Fold runs the latest Xiaomi HyperOS 4, Xiaomi’s proprietary operating system designed for enhanced performance and system integration on flagship devices.
Availability
Currently, the Xiaomi 18 Fold information and sample images are confirmed for the China market. Details on international availability and pricing have not been disclosed.
For users tracking updates and HyperOS firmware related to new Xiaomi releases, apps like MemeOS Enhancer and the firmware listings at MemeOSUpdates.com offer useful resources.
Previous Coverage
This foldable model marks a leap from Xiaomi’s earlier folding phones, incorporating the latest AI chipset and camera technology. The use of HyperOS 4 continues Xiaomi’s transition to its new system platform for flagship hardware. Earlier HyperOS 4 updates have focused on UI improvements and cross-device features, as reported previously on Xiaomi’s software evolution.
Source: ithome.com
