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Xiaomi 18 Fold debuts Xring O3 chip and Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU, wider than Z Fold 8
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Xiaomi released the 18 Fold featuring its own Xring O3 chipset and Arm's Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU with DLSS-style graphics acceleration, offering higher specs than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 including a larger battery and triple camera, though with no IP rating and no confirmed international launch.
The 18 Fold introduces Xiaomi's custom Xring O3 silicon and Arm's Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU to the foldable market, expanding the hardware options for Android development. The wider 1.4:1 aspect ratio on both screens creates a new display target for app layouts, while the lack of IP rating and uncertain international availability limit its relevance for engineers outside China.
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The 18 Fold is the first Xiaomi phone powered by its own Xring O3 chipset, featuring the debut of Arm's Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU with DLSS-style graphics acceleration on Android.
Both the 7.58-inch inner and 5.38-inch outer screens share a roughly 1.4:1 aspect ratio, making the device shorter and wider than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Xiaomi has not announced an IP rating for the 18 Fold and has not confirmed an international launch, with preorders starting at ¥10,999 in China.
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