We finally got our hands on the new Xiaomi 18 Fold smartphone, and it is a very impressive piece of technology. This new folding phone is shaped like a small passport. It feels surprisingly light in your hand at just 219 grams. It has a beautiful red glass back and slim metal sides.

The phone looks like a dream device for anyone who loves watching movies on the go. However, there is a big catch for buyers in the US and the UK.

Incredible Screens and Cameras

The main screen is 7.58 inches big when you open it. It has a wide shape, which means videos fit perfectly without black bars on the edges. This screen is also incredibly bright at 4,000 nits, which is a unit used to measure screen brightness. On the back, you get a massive 200 megapixel main camera, a 50 megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 50 megapixel zoom camera. This is a much better camera setup than you find on most other folding phones.

Great Battery and Performance

Inside the phone, a powerful new chip works with 12GB of RAM, which is the short-term memory that keeps your phone running fast. This chip helps you open apps and multitask without any lag. Xiaomi also managed to fit a huge 6,000 mAh battery inside this thin phone. This is a very large battery capacity for a foldable device. It also supports super-fast charging with a cable or wirelessly.

The Big Disappointment

Even though this phone has amazing features, you probably will not be able to buy this device. Xiaomi has decided to make this phone exclusive to China. This means tech fans in the US and the UK will have to watch from afar. We can only hope that the next version gets a proper global release.

Quick Questions Answered

Can you feel the crease on the folding screen?

A: You can feel the crease with your finger, but it is almost completely invisible to your eyes under normal lighting.

How heavy is the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

A: The phone weighs 219 grams, which makes it feel light for a folding phone but slightly heavier than Samsung's latest foldable.

Is the Xiaomi 18 Fold coming to the US or UK?

A: No, this phone is currently exclusive to China, so there are no plans for an official launch in the US or UK.