– Xiaomi’s upcoming foldable (possibly Mix Fold 5 or Xiaomi 18 Fold) has a more compact, wide-unfolded design.
– A triple Leica camera and 200MP sensor are rumored, differentiating it from Samsung and Apple foldables.
– A new Xring O3 chipset is anticipated, alongside integration with HyperOS.
– No global launch is expected for the foldable, but the Xiaomi 18 Pro/Max may debut in Europe in 2026.
– The device’s leaked UI images from HyperOS fit the Huawei Pura X Max display, hinting at shared design trends.
An image from a HyperOS leak was simply placed on the display of the Huawei Pura X Max, and as can be seen, it fits the Huawei foldable quite well. The image above is a montage, as is immediately obvious, still it is not fake. The images, nine in total, can be seen below, all of which were discovered in a new version of the Xiaomi Hyper Launcher, which will likely also run on Xiaomi’s future foldable as part of HyperOS.
Display Format and Design Details
Accordingly the display format is either very wide for the unfolded foldable or less tall when folded then the current Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 from 2024. It’s successor is apparently set to launch this year, a few weeks ago rumors had already suggested that an other iPhone Fold competitor was in the works, meaning Xiaomi is also apparently opting for a more compact foldable phone format that looks set to become the norm this year.
Specifications and Hardware Rumors
Not much is known about this Xiaomi foldable yet. Rumors point to a 200MP camera and a new Xiaomi chipset called Xring O3, while the name Xiaomi 18 Fold has also been circulating instead of Xiaomi Mix Fold 5. Unlike Samsung and Apple, this model is expected to feature a triple Leica camera, although a global launch may not be planned. However, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max could launch in Europe for the first time in 2026, at least according to speculation.
- Unfolded display is very wide or less tall when folded
- Successor to Mix Fold 4 launching this year
- 200MP camera rumored
- Xring O3 chipset mentioned
- Triple Leica camera setup
- No official global launch confirmed
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