Xiaomi has announced the global launch of its latest flagship phones, the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. Both phones were launched in China this September and are powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipsets. Xiaomi has also confirmed the 18 Pro’s India launch but not the Pro Max model. Globally, the Xiaomi 18 Pro series is expected to launch with the same hardware as the Chinese models.
Xiaomi 18 Pro series global launch
Xiaomi on X posted the launch announcement for the 18 Pro series. It, however, hasn’t shared details like the launch date or the markets where the Xiaomi 18 Pro series will be available. The Xiaomi 18 Pro series global launch will likely take place in European markets. We expect more details to be revealed soon.
Xiaomi 18 Pro series: what to expect
The Xiaomi 18 Pro features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 4,000-nit peak brightness, and a 2.7-inch rear display. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, it offers up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Its triple camera setup comprises dual 200MP primary and periscope telephoto sensors, alongside a 50MP ultra-wide camera. The Chinese variant packs a 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. It’s an upgrade over the Xiaomi 17 Pro’s 6,300mAh battery.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, meanwhile, gets a larger 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 2.9-inch rear screen. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset and shares the Pro model’s camera setup. However, it packs a larger 8,500mAh battery while retaining 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Its predecessor, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max uses an 8,500mAh battery.
Both phones run Android 17-based HyperOS 4.
Xiaomi’s flagship phones are aimed at users who want the ultimate Android phone experience with a powerful chipset, versatile cameras, and a large battery. Adding to that is the appeal of the rear display, which gives users a fun and interactive element. If you have an Android flagship in mind, the Xiaomi 18 Pro series is definitely worth waiting for. Since there are more flagships launching too, we would suggest comparing them as well.
