Xiaomi appears to have an eventful start to 2027 planned for the Indian smartphone market, with new launches expected across its premium and mid-range segments. According to tipster Abhishek Yadav, the company is preparing to bring the Xiaomi 18 Pro and a new Redmi Note 17 Aura model to India in the first week of January. The Xiaomi 18T is also reportedly in the pipeline for March or April.
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Xiaomi 18 Pro price tipped
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is expected to launch in India in the first week of January, with sales reportedly beginning in the second week. Yadav claims the smartphone could be priced at around Rs 1.5 lakh, putting it in direct competition with premium flagships such as the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max.
The reported plans are particularly interesting as the company brought only the standard Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra to India from its previous flagship generation. The Xiaomi 18 Pro could give Indian buyers access to a feature that has so far remained exclusive to the brand’s Chinese flagships.
Its biggest talking point is the secondary display on the rear, positioned alongside the camera module. Xiaomi has demonstrated several uses for the screen on the global model, including Google Maps navigation and music controls for Spotify and YouTube Music. It can also display notifications and incoming calls, reducing the need to turn the phone around for basic interactions. This could give the Xiaomi 18 Pro a distinct advantage in design and functionality over conventional camera-focused flagships. However, at the reported price, buyers will also expect top-tier camera performance, processing power and long-term software support.
Redmi Note 17 Aura
The Redmi Note 17 Aura is reportedly another January launch, expected in the first week. Xiaomi already has three models in its Redmi Note 17 lineup in India: the Note 17, Note 17 Pro and Note 17 Pro Max. Their starting prices are Rs 27,999, Rs 36,999 and Rs 49,999, respectively. The Aura could give Xiaomi another option in the series, although its specifications and price remain unknown.
Buyers considering the existing models should compare their camera, performance and battery offerings before waiting for the Aura. We don’t know whether it will be a more affordable variant or a higher-end addition.
Xiaomi 18T launch tipped for March or April
The Xiaomi 18T is reportedly scheduled to arrive in India around March or April 2027. Early leaks point to a 1.5K AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 8600 chipset and a Leica-tuned triple rear camera setup featuring a 200MP primary sensor. For context, the Xiaomi 17T launched in India at Rs 59,999 for its 12GB + 256GB variant with a Dimensity 8500-Ultra chipset, a 120Hz AMOLED display and Leica-tuned cameras.
The Xiaomi 18T could potentially offer a more affordable alternative to the 18 Pro. Buyers looking for a premium Xiaomi phone without spending flagship-level money may find it worth waiting for.
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