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Xiaomi’s next foldable is rumored to break new ground on price. A recent post from the well-known leaker DCS suggests the Xiaomi 18 Fold will start at more than 10,000 yuan, making it the first Xiaomi smartphone across all versions to cross that threshold.
According to reports, every configuration will land above 10,000 yuan, with the base model expected to sit around 12,000 yuan. Even as a leak, the number is significant enough to signal a clear shift toward ultra-premium positioning.
For context, the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 launched in China back in 2024 starting at 8,999 yuan with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The ongoing memory shortage is also likely playing a role in the higher price tag this time around.
The 18 Fold is scheduled for an official launch on September 7 in China. It is expected to be the first device powered by Xiaomi’s in-house Xring O3 chipset. It includes a Leica-tuned triple camera setup: a 200MP main sensor with a 1/1.56″ sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto offering 3.5x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide. Check out the camera samples here to get an idea of how the phone handles exposure, white balance, and contrast. Battery capacity is also confirmed to be 6,000mAh with support for 67W wired and 50W wireless charging.
On the design side, the 18 Fold is described as a mid-fold with a 5.38″ outer display and a 7.58-inch inner screen. It introduces a new color called “West Wild Red,” features a horizontal rear camera module, and leans into a clean aesthetic with symmetrical bezels, large rounded corners, a track-shaped Deco, and a completely flat wraparound mid-frame. Higher configurations, including the 16GB + 1TB version, are expected to use Changxin LPDDR6 memory.
If the leaked pricing holds, Xiaomi is clearly aiming higher with this foldable than it has with previous models.
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(Source: Digital Chat Station on Weibo)
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