Xiaomi kicked off its IFA 2026 showing with the Xiaomi Fold 18 Pro, a new passport-style foldable that appears shorter and wider than the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The device is on display but hands-on access is restricted until the full reveal on September 7. Xiaomi hasn't shared definitive specs like screen sizes or cameras, though the supercar red finish and Leica-branded camera module suggest premium positioning.

Notably, the Fold 18 Pro runs on Xiaomi's homemade XRING 03 SoC, branded as a "Flagship AI SoC" combining CPU, GPU, NPU, and AI chipsets — potentially skipping Snapdragon or MediaTek silicon. The device launches in China on September 7. Xiaomi also confirmed plans to bring its EVs to Europe.