In this video,
Marques Brownlee explores the
Xiaomi 18 Fold, a foldable smartphone that shares nearly identical dimensions and aspect ratios with the newly unveiled
iPhone Duo (0:15 - 3:42).
Key takeaways from the comparison:
- Design & Timing: The video explains how such similar devices can launch days apart; as Apple works with external supply chains, information regarding hardware specs often leaks, allowing faster manufacturers like Xiaomi to develop competing designs before Apple's official events (1:18 - 3:06).
- Hardware Advantages: The Xiaomi 18 Fold is roughly 30g lighter than the iPhone Duo (4:09) and features a larger 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery with faster charging speeds (4:17 - 4:27).
- Camera System: While the iPhone lacks a dedicated zoom lens, the Xiaomi includes a triple-camera setup with a 200-megapixel primary sensor and a 3.5x zoom camera (5:35 - 5:53).
- Software & Multitasking: The iPhone is noted for its fluid opening/closing animations, but Android foldables like the Xiaomi currently offer more advanced multi-window multitasking options (8:40 - 9:06).
Additionally,
Marques announces the launch of his new
Omnitype desk pad, available in smooth and rough textures (9:39 - 10:28).