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Xiaomi unveils passport-sized 18 Fold

DT · Sep 12, 2026, 2:03 AM

THE Xiaomi 18 Fold and Pad 9 Pro Max become the first devices powered by the company’s second-generation XRING O3 processor. — PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF XIAOMI

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, the first devices powered by the company’s second-generation XRING O3 processor.

The passport-sized Xiaomi 18 Fold weighs 219 grams and opens to reveal a 7.58-inch display. It features a 200-megapixel Leica triple-camera system, a 6,000mAh battery, 67W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

Built using a 3-nanometer process, the XRING O3 combines a 10-core processor, 16-core graphics unit and dedicated artificial intelligence capabilities. Xiaomi claims the chip delivers 60 percent faster processing while consuming 25 percent less power than its predecessor.

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max features a 13.3-inch 3.4K display, 144Hz refresh rate, 12,000mAh battery and 120W charging. Chinese prices start at 10,999 yuan for the Xiaomi 18 Fold and 4,799 yuan for the tablet, with international availability yet to be announced.