What coverage agrees on
The reporting broadly agrees that Xiaomi has launched the 18 Fold and Pad 9 Pro Max with its own Xring O3 chip. It also agrees that international availability has not yet been confirmed.
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Xiaomi launches foldable and tablet with Xring O3 chip
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Xiaomi introduced the 18 Fold smartphone and Pad 9 Pro Max tablet.
Both devices use the company’s in-house Xring O3 system-on-chip.
The 18 Fold starts at CNY 10,999 and rises to CNY 15,999 for a ceramic model.
One report describes the devices as mobile gaming powerhouses.
Why it mattersThe launch signals Xiaomi’s push to differentiate new devices with its own chip, affecting product pricing, performance claims, and the company’s competitive position.
More context
Reported specs include a 13.3-inch display, a 12,000mAh battery, and up to 16GB of RAM.
International availability and pricing remain unconfirmed.
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Details could still change on international availability and pricing. Some coverage also emphasizes different hardware features, so the product picture may be refined as Xiaomi shares more information.
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Neutral coverage says Xiaomi has launched the 18 Fold smartphone and Pad 9 Pro Max tablet with the Xring O3 chip. It notes the foldable’s starting price, the ceramic model’s higher price, and the tablet’s premium positioning. One report adds detailed specs such as the 13.3-inch display, 12,000mAh battery, and up to 16GB of RAM. International availability is still unconfirmed.
Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Telecompaper, Kursiv Media Узбекистан, TechJuice
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Xiaomi 18 Fold and Pad 9 Pro Max launch with new Xring O3 SoC
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Telecompaper reports on the official launch of Xiaomi's new devices, including the passport-sized Xiaomi 18 Fold and the premium Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max tablet. The publication notes that both devices are powered by the company's proprietary Xring O3 system-on-chip. According to the report, the foldable smartphone starts at CNY 10,999 and reaches up to CNY 15,999 for the ceramic model featuring a lightweight silicon nitride back panel.
Xiaomi launches two devices with powerful new gaming chip
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Kursiv Media Узбекистан reports that Xiaomi has launched the 18 Fold smartphone and Pad 9 Pro Max tablet as mobile gaming powerhouses driven by the in-house Xring O3 processor. The article details hardware specifications such as the 10-core chip reaching 4.35GHz, Arm neural rendering, and Leica-tuned cameras on the foldable device, alongside the tablet's 13.3-inch display and 12,000mAh battery. The publication notes that Xiaomi has not yet confirmed international availability or pricing.
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Debuts as Flagship Tablet With Xring O3 Chip
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TechJuice reports that Xiaomi has introduced the Pad 9 Pro Max as its flagship tablet alongside the Xiaomi 18 Fold, utilizing the self-developed Xring O3 chipset. The source outlines the tablet's technical specifications, including its 13.3-inch LCD screen, up to 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a 12,000 mAh battery with 120W wired charging. Additionally, the publication lists various pricing tiers in Chinese Yuan and notes that international availability remains unconfirmed by the company.