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Updated · PetaPixel · Sep 8
Xiaomi Unveils 18 Fold With 200MP Leica Camera, Starting at 10,999 Yuan
Updated
Updated · PetaPixel · Sep 8

Xiaomi Unveils 18 Fold With 200MP Leica Camera, Starting at 10,999 Yuan

3 articles · Updated · PetaPixel · Sep 8

Summary

  • 10,999 yuan buys Xiaomi’s first wide foldable in China, pairing a 5.38-inch cover screen with a 7.58-inch 120Hz inner AMOLED display in a 219-gram body.
  • A 200MP Leica triple-camera system sets the phone apart from many foldables, combining a 200MP main sensor, 50MP 3.5x periscope telephoto and 50MP ultrawide.
  • Both displays use Xiaomi’s HyperRGB panels with 4,000-nit peak brightness and 1-120Hz variable refresh rates; the phone measures 10.68mm folded and 5.02mm unfolded.
  • The launch follows last week’s teaser and adds detail to Xiaomi’s earlier IFA reveal, though the company still has not said when the 18 Fold will launch globally.
  • The timing is notable because Apple is widely expected to unveil its first foldable on September 9, putting Xiaomi’s camera-heavy design directly into the spotlight.

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