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Xiaomi sets Sept 7 China launch for 18 Fold
Livemint··3 Sept
Xiaomi said it will launch the Xiaomi 18 Fold in China on 7 September. Reports put a 5.38-inch cover display and a 7.58-inch inner screen on the device, expecting an XRing 03 chipset. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman told Tom's Guide the rumoured iPhone Ultra may support MagSafe. Gurman linked that handset to a 9 September event with the iPhone 18 series.
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What It Means For You
- Xiaomi's China launch date is 7 September, ahead of Apple's rumoured September event.
- There is still no confirmation whether the 18 Fold will sell outside China.
- Gurman said MagSafe on the Ultra would work with Apple's existing magnetic charging accessories.
What's Happening
- Leaked Ultra units have not shown a visible MagSafe ring, so the feature remains unconfirmed.
- Reports put the unfolded Ultra near 4.5mm thick, with cover and inner screens around 5.5 and 7.8 inches.
- Apple is reportedly aiming to charge over $2,000 for the foldable, with India pricing unconfirmed.
What Remains Unconfirmed
- The Ultra is also tipped for two rear cameras and Touch ID rather than Face ID.
- Repair cost concerns centre on replacing the inner foldable display assembly.
- Livemint notes MagSafe already appears on the thinner iPhone Air as a design reference point.
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