Xiaomi's new folding smartphone creates a new level for the sustainability of using mobile devices. This one can last over 26 hours on screen and can be used continuously. This endurance is well above other established phones, creating a comfortable alternative to those who have no option but to make regular recharging impossible.
Xiaomi 18 Fold achieves 26.8 hours of Wi-Fi runtime, surpassing competitors
How is this possible? Xiaomi manages to achieve a huge battery life thanks to a big inner battery and its smart hardware integration.
Specifications
- Battery Capacity: 6,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Battery Runtime: 26.8 hours
- Unfolded Thickness: 5.5 mm
- Folded Thickness: 11 mm
- Storage: 1TB UFS 4.1
Xiaomi 18 Fold brings a foldable OLED screen of big size. It also has an extra external display that makes the phone even more versatile. At its core, the phone features a powerful processor, which is known as Xiaomi Xring O3 in the source. This inner set-up allows the device to run demanding applications while remaining relatively thin, considering it is a foldable phone.
5.5 mm folded, 11 mm unfolded, 6,000 mAh battery, 1TB UFS 4.1 flash, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16 as a graphics processor—these are some physical dimensions of the phone that show Xiaomi's success in balancing screen size and portability. The Wi-Fi-based standard test reveals that the phone can last up to 26.8 hours on the main screen. Compared to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 with 15.2 hours of battery life and Oppo Find N6 that can survive for 18 hours. The phone can also handle gaming like Genshin Impact at 120 fps and Call of Duty Mobile with 120.1 fps, showing its capacity to sustain at a heavy workload.
Xiaomi 18 Fold sets a new standard for folding smartphone battery life. It brings much more durability compared to other folding smartphones from Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, and Honor. This endurance, plus the high fps gaming potential, makes the phone the go-to option for those who want both mobility and performance.
Source: NotebookCheck
26.8 hours on the main display is impressive but let us not forget the device folds. The stress on the hinge over that many charge cycles is a valid concern for longevity.
Does the 120 fps gaming mode drain the battery significantly faster? I usually play on my commute and need to know if I can make it home without a charger.
The article states it runs Genshin Impact at 120 fps. The 6000 mAh cell is huge. You will likely get through a full day of heavy gaming.
11mm when folded is thick tbh 🤔
The driver stack for that ARM Mali GPU needs to be rock solid. If the kernel panics during a high load session the battery stats will be meaningless.
The 1TB storage is nice but I am still waiting for a price drop. These foldables depreciate fast once the new model leaks.
Check the local import taxes before buying. The grey market price might look good but the customs duty will kill the deal in my region.