The Xiaomi 18 Fold leaks, ahead of the iPhone Ultra launch

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For a time, it was unclear whether the flip or fold form factor was the future of folding smartphones, but for now at least, it seems clear that the book-style fold is the winner.

It’s what we saw from Samsung’s 8th-generation folding phone, it’s what we’re expecting from the https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-ultra/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">iPhone Ultra, and leaked images of Xiaomi’s 18 Fold also follow the trend …