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Updated · mezha.ua · Aug 24
Xiaomi to Equip 18 Fold With Xring O3 Chip as 4.5mm Galaxy Fold8 Faces Thinner Rival
Updated
Updated · mezha.ua · Aug 24

Xiaomi to Equip 18 Fold With Xring O3 Chip as 4.5mm Galaxy Fold8 Faces Thinner Rival

3 articles · Updated · mezha.ua · Aug 24

Summary

  • Xiaomi’s next foldable, the 18 Fold, will be among the first company devices to use its in-house Xring O3 processor, positioning the handset at flagship level.
  • Xring O3 is expected to compete with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro, signaling Xiaomi’s push to pair premium hardware with its own silicon.
  • Lei Jun was recently seen carrying the foldable, and images suggest a slim design that could undercut the Galaxy Fold8’s 4.5mm unfolded thickness; Xiaomi also showed a render during its HyperOS 4 presentation.
  • Rumors point to a 6,000 mAh battery, wireless charging, a 200 MP rear camera and a 7.6-inch foldable display, though Xiaomi has not officially confirmed specifications or launch timing.

Insights

Can Xiaomi's custom 3nm Xring O3 chip truly dethrone Qualcomm's dominance in the ultra-slim foldable market?
How does the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Fold pack a massive 6000 mAh battery into a chassis thinner than Samsung's Galaxy Fold8?
Will the highly anticipated Xiaomi 18 Fold remain a China-exclusive, leaving global tech enthusiasts empty-handed this September?