Xiaomi 18 Fold Leaks in Hands-On Images Ahead of September Launch
Two images posted on Weibo show an engineering prototype of the Xiaomi 18 Fold, set to arrive in September with the new Xring O3 chipset.
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Xiaomi's upcoming foldable phone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, has surfaced in leaked hands-on photos, according to GSMArena. Two images appeared on the Chinese social platform Weibo, offering an early look at the device.
The leaked handset adopts a short and wide form factor. GSMArena reported that the post presents an engineering prototype, meaning the retail version could differ from what is shown.
The pictured unit sports a red finish described as "Dark Cherry." GSMArena noted that this shade is anticipated to be the signature color of the iPhone 18 Pro range and is expected to feature across many Android phones in the coming months.
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