Xiaomi has made a major impact at IFA 2026 in Berlin, showcasing its upcoming Xiaomi 18 Fold alongside more than 380 products as the company expands its focus beyond smartphones into artificial intelligence, smart homes, electric vehicles and robotics. The company’s first IFA appearance is centered around its “Human × Car × Home” ecosystem.
Xiaomi 18 Fold Takes Centre Stage
One of the biggest attractions at Xiaomi’s IFA showcase is the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the company’s upcoming book-style foldable smartphone. The device is the first Xiaomi flagship confirmed to use the company’s next-generation XRing O3 in-house processor.
The phone was displayed in a striking red finish and features a wide foldable design with a triple-camera system. Xiaomi has also confirmed that it will use next-generation LPDDR6 memory, highlighting the company’s growing ambitions to develop more of its own semiconductor technology.
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is scheduled to launch in China on September 7, 2026, where Xiaomi is expected to reveal additional specifications, pricing and availability details.
AI at the Centre of Xiaomi’s Ecosystem
Xiaomi’s IFA presentation goes far beyond a new smartphone. The company is positioning artificial intelligence as the foundation connecting its devices, vehicles and smart-home products.
Its showcase includes AI technologies such as MiMo-V2.5-Pro, Xiaomi Miloco and Xiaomi Miclaw, alongside its HyperOS platform. The company is demonstrating how AI can coordinate smartphones, household appliances and vehicles to create more connected everyday experiences.
Xiaomi also demonstrated CyberOne, its humanoid robot, as part of its broader investment in robotics and intelligent manufacturing. The company is increasingly integrating AI into its factories as it explores practical industrial applications for humanoid robots.
Human × Car × Home Strategy
Xiaomi's IFA exhibition covers more than 3,300 square metres and features over 380 products and technologies. The portfolio includes smartphones, smart-home devices, electric vehicles, AI products and robotics.
The company is also using IFA to expand its Mijia smart-home brand in Europe. Xiaomi says Mijia offers more than 2,000 products across over 130 categories, strengthening its ambition to build a connected smart-living ecosystem.
Xiaomi Expands Into Cars and Robotics
The company's automotive showcase includes the Xiaomi SU7, SU7 Ultra and Vision Gran Turismo concept, demonstrating its growing ambitions in electric mobility. Xiaomi has also indicated plans to expand its auto business into European markets, including Germany, in 2027.
With the Xiaomi 18 Fold, its XRing O3 chip, AI platforms, smart-home products, electric vehicles and humanoid robotics all showcased under one roof, Xiaomi is presenting itself as more than a smartphone manufacturer
