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Xiaomi to launch Xiaomi 18 Pro smartphone series globally in 2026
Xiaomi showed the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max smartphones in China on September 23. A day later, the company officially confirmed that both models would launch globally in 2026. The global launch will take place by the end of the year, but an exact date has not yet been announced. The smartphones will not be sold in the US market. This makes Xiaomi the first phone manufacturer to use Qualcomm's new premium chips.
The term “Xiaomi 18 Pro series” used in the global announcement covers both smartphones. However, only the Xiaomi 18 Pro was mentioned on Xiaomi India's X account. For this reason, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max may not go on sale in India. The company will announce its plans for individual countries closer to the global launch. The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 6.4-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1120x2436. The display's 120 Hz refresh rate makes transitions and moving images appear smoother. Brightness reaches 4,000 nits, making the screen easier to see even in sunlight. A secondary 2.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display is located on the back of the phone. Its refresh rate and brightness are the same as those of the main display. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor. Buyers will be able to choose between 12 and 16 GB of RAM. Storage options are 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB.
The back of the Xiaomi 18 Pro features a 200 MP main camera with optical image stabilization to reduce image shake. Another 200 MP periscope telephoto camera provides 3.2x zoom without a loss of quality. A 50 MP ultrawide camera completes the camera system. The front camera is also 50 MP. The phone's 7,000 mAh battery is designed to last longer on a single charge and supports 100 W wired charging. It also supports 50 W wireless charging. The Xiaomi 18 Pro runs the Android 17-based HyperOS 4 operating system. IP68 protection safeguards the phone against water and dust. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch main display with a resolution of 1208x2624. The secondary display on the back measures 2.9 inches. The model is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor. The silicon-carbon battery has a capacity of 8,500 mAh.
The model's 200 MP telephoto camera supports macro photography from a distance of 12 cm. The camera system also includes a 200 MP main camera and a 50 MP ultrawide camera. Some specifications of the versions sold in Europe and other regions may differ. When the phone is lying face down on a table, the rear OLED display shows notifications, widgets and animated wallpapers. It can also be used to monitor the image while taking selfies and recording video with the main cameras. The Privacy Display feature on both models narrows the viewing angle, making it more difficult for people nearby to see the screen. Users can enable this protection for the entire screen, an individual app or only one section of a split screen.
The term “Xiaomi 18 Pro series” used in the global announcement covers both smartphones. However, only the Xiaomi 18 Pro was mentioned on Xiaomi India's X account. For this reason, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max may not go on sale in India. The company will announce its plans for individual countries closer to the global launch. The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 6.4-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1120x2436. The display's 120 Hz refresh rate makes transitions and moving images appear smoother. Brightness reaches 4,000 nits, making the screen easier to see even in sunlight. A secondary 2.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display is located on the back of the phone. Its refresh rate and brightness are the same as those of the main display. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor. Buyers will be able to choose between 12 and 16 GB of RAM. Storage options are 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB. The back of the Xiaomi 18 Pro features a 200 MP main camera with optical image stabilization to reduce image shake. Another 200 MP periscope telephoto camera provides 3.2x zoom without a loss of quality. A 50 MP ultrawide camera completes the camera system. The front camera is also 50 MP. The phone's 7,000 mAh battery is designed to last longer on a single charge and supports 100 W wired charging. It also supports 50 W wireless charging. The Xiaomi 18 Pro runs the Android 17-based HyperOS 4 operating system. IP68 protection safeguards the phone against water and dust. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch main display with a resolution of 1208x2624. The secondary display on the back measures 2.9 inches. The model is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor. The silicon-carbon battery has a capacity of 8,500 mAh. The model's 200 MP telephoto camera supports macro photography from a distance of 12 cm. The camera system also includes a 200 MP main camera and a 50 MP ultrawide camera. Some specifications of the versions sold in Europe and other regions may differ. When the phone is lying face down on a table, the rear OLED display shows notifications, widgets and animated wallpapers. It can also be used to monitor the image while taking selfies and recording video with the main cameras. The Privacy Display feature on both models narrows the viewing angle, making it more difficult for people nearby to see the screen. Users can enable this protection for the entire screen, an individual app or only one section of a split screen.