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Xiaomi Copied the Foldable iPhone Before Apple Even Announced It

Xiaomi’s new foldable phone ignites debate over alleged copying of Apple’s unrevealed iPhone design

By · Published September 6, 2026 at 02:57 UTC · Updated September 6, 2026 at 04:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Sportskeeda Tech · Gizmochina · PhoneArena · Forbes · Gizmodo.

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What happened

Gizmodo reported that Xiaomi’s upcoming 18 Fold mirrors a foldable iPhone concept that Apple has not yet announced, positioning the device as a direct copy of a design still secret to the market. Gizmochina added that the 18 Fold is tipped to launch at roughly 12,000 yuan (about $1,785).

Sportskeeda published a head‑to‑head comparison of the Xiaomi 18 Fold against the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, while PhoneArena highlighted that the Xiaomi model may have achieved the one feature Apple has been pursuing. Forbes included a preview of the Xiaomi 18 Fold in its broader Android circuit coverage.

The narrative splits: Gizmodo frames the product as a copy, whereas Sportskeeda and PhoneArena treat it as a competitive offering. Current reporting shows the 18 Fold poised for release at the indicated price point, with the copying debate remaining unresolved.

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Questions people are asking

What is the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

It is a foldable smartphone that Xiaomi plans to release, advertised at about 12,000 yuan and positioned as a competitor in the high‑end foldable market.

What evidence is cited for Xiaomi copying a foldable iPhone?

Gizmodo’s coverage notes that the Xiaomi 18 Fold resembles a foldable iPhone design that Apple has not publicly announced, suggesting a pre‑emptive copy.

When is the Xiaomi 18 Fold expected to launch?

Gizmochina indicates the device is tipped to start around the price of 12,000 yuan, implying an imminent market entry, though no exact launch date is given.

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Xiaomi Foldable Phones iPhone Android Tech

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