Apple Sets Sept. 9 iPhone Event as Xiaomi Eyes Sept. 24 Launch With 2 Foldables
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Updated · Analytics Insight · Sep 1
Apple Sets Sept. 9 iPhone Event as Xiaomi Eyes Sept. 24 Launch With 2 Foldables
3 articles · Updated · Analytics Insight · Sep 1
Summary
September 9 is Apple’s confirmed event date, with leaks pointing to iPhone 18 Pro models and possibly Apple’s first foldable phone as the main draw.
2nm chips, a new C2 modem and camera upgrades are central to the rumors—Apple’s Pro Max is tipped for a variable-aperture lens, while Face ID parts may move under the screen.
Late September is Xiaomi’s reported window in China, with September 24 cited by some leakers for the Xiaomi 18 Pro, Pro Max and a possible Xiaomi 18 Fold.
200-megapixel main and telephoto cameras, a near-7,000 mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 are among the leaked Xiaomi 18-series features, though global availability remains unclear.
Neither company has confirmed most device names, specs or foldable plans, leaving September timing as the firmest detail in what could be one of 2026’s busiest phone launch months.