Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, introducing massive silicon-carbon batteries and dual 200 MP Leica cameras.
Both smartphones feature metal frames with an IP69 rating for superior water and dust resistance, alongside a dedicated AI side key.
- Primary Screens: The standard Pro carries a 6.4-inch LTPO AMOLED display, while the Pro Max features a 6.9-inch panel. Both deliver a 120 Hz refresh rate, 2K resolution, 4,000 nits peak brightness, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and an integrated privacy filter.
- Secondary Screens: Positioned inside the rear camera module, the rear displays measure 2.7 inches on the Pro and 2.9 inches on the Pro Max, supporting notifications, photo previews, and custom AI widgets.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Transparent Edition
The devices debut Qualcomm’s 2 nm platforms: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 powers the Pro, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 drives the Pro Max at clock speeds up to 5.0 GHz. Cooling is managed by a 50% larger vapor chamber. Memory configurations offer up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage. The Pro carries a 7,000 mAh battery, whereas the Pro Max packs an 8,500 mAh battery, both supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Leica Camera Setup and Software
The rear Leica camera array includes a 200 MP primary sensor (1/1.28-inch, f/1.67, OIS), a 200 MP periscope telephoto lens (1/1.56-inch, 3.2x optical zoom), and a 50 MP ultrawide sensor. Selfies are handled by a 50 MP front camera. The phones run HyperOS 4 based on Android 17. A special transparent edition with red accents is also available.
Pricing and Availability
Currently available for pre-order in China, the official prices convert as follows:
- Xiaomi 18 Pro:
- 12 GB + 256 GB: 5,999 yuan (~$845)
- 12 GB + 512 GB: 6,999 yuan (~$985)
- 16 GB + 512 GB: 7,999 yuan (~$1,125)
- 16 GB + 1 TB: 8,999 yuan (~$1,265)
- Transparent (16 GB + 1 TB): 9,999 yuan (~$1,405)
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max:
- 12 GB + 256 GB: 6,999 yuan (~$985)
- 12 GB + 512 GB: 7,999 yuan (~$1,125)
- 16 GB + 512 GB: 8,999 yuan (~$1,265)
- 16 GB + 1 TB: 9,999 yuan (~$1,405)
- Transparent (16 GB + 1 TB): 10,999 yuan (~$1,545)
So far, global release dates remain unconfirmed.
Feature
Xiaomi 18 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Main Display
6.4″ LTPO AMOLED, 2436 x 1120p, up to 120 Hz
6.9″ LTPO AMOLED, 2624 x 1208p, up to 120 Hz
Rear Display
2.7″ AMOLED, 120 Hz
2.9″ AMOLED, 120 Hz
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
RAM
12 GB / 16 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Internal Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Rear Cameras (Leica)
Main: 200 MP (f/1.67, OIS)
Telephoto: 200 MP (3.2x zoom, OIS)
Ultrawide: 50 MP
Front Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Battery & Charging
7,000 mAh, 100W fast charging
8,500 mAh, 100W fast charging
Operating System
Android 17 with HyperOS 4
Android 17 with HyperOS 4
Connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC
Durability Rating
IP66, IP68, IP69
Dimensions
151.8 x 72.0 x 8.46 mm
163.39 x 77.6 x 8.39 mm
Weight
203 g
235 g
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