Xiaomi 18 Fold, Galaxy Z Fold8: All Based on the iPhone Fold Before Its Release

The Xiaomi 18 Fold was launched in China on September 7, 2026, just before Apple's anticipated unveiling of its foldable iPhone. This model adopts a shorter and wider format, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8. Although the dimensions are comparable, the technical specifications differ, with the 18 Fold featuring an XRing O3 processor and a 200-megapixel camera, while the Z Fold8 uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and has a more limited camera setup. The market is buzzing ahead of Apple's announcement scheduled for September 9.