Weeks after Qualcomm announced its latest flagship CPUs, Xiaomi has debuted the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in China.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the first commercial phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the first device to be powered by the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
Both smartphones have larger batteries, improved telephoto cameras, hardware privacy displays and updated rear displays with additional AI features.
Design & Display
Xiaomi 18 Pro sports a 6.4-inch LTPO AMOLED display and 18 Pro Max comes with a bigger 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display.
Both phones include 2K resolution, a refresh rate that can range from 1Hz to 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 4,000 nits. The displays are protected with Dragon Crystal Glass 3.
Xiaomi has also included privacy screens at the hardware level to stop anyone around from viewing content from an angle.
The privacy feature can be enabled depending on the location and can hide notifications, floating windows, and split-screen information from the side views. Alternatively, users can enable it via the specific AI button on the left of the phones.
Xiaomi has preserved the previous generation’s rear display but enhanced its functionality. Users may now create tiny apps on the rear screen with the Xiao AI helper.
Xiaomi showed out a number of examples, including reminders to drink water, timers for preparing eggs and recipe recommendations. The rear display may also be used to access Xiao AI and operate as a viewfinder for the rear cameras as well as for AI-created wallpapers and widgets.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max come in black, white, pink, and blue. There is also a special red model with translucent parts on the back panel.
Both variants are IP69 rated for dust and water resistance.
Software and Internals
Xiaomi 18 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and is the first smartphone in the world to feature the new processor.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor.
Both devices are running Xiaomi’s HyperOS 4 OS.
The handsets are available in 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, 16GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB variants. Xiaomi is also providing a 16GB/1TB Special Edition of both variants.
Camera
The Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max sport the same triple-camera array on the rear.
The main camera is a 200MP Light Hunter 960 sensor with a 1/1.28-inch sensor size and 23mm-equivalent focal length.
The second camera is a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor with a 75mm equivalent focal length and a 1/1.56-inch sensor. Supports up to 3.2x optical zoom.
The third camera is a 50MP ultra-wide sensor with a 102-degree field of view.
The rear display can also be utilised as a viewfinder, allowing users to frame photographs while shooting with the main rear cameras.
Price and Battery
Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 7,000mAh battery, which is 11% bigger than the battery found in its predecessor.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs an even bigger 8500mAh battery, a 13% increase compared to the previous model.
Both smartphones support 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 27W reverse wireless charging.
Xiaomi 18 Pro: The 12GB/256GB model is priced from $895. The 12GB/512GB costs $1,045, and the 16GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB models cost $1,193 and $1,343, respectively. The Special Edition with 16GB/1TB is $1,492.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max costs $1,045 for the 12GB/256GB model, $1,193 for the 12GB/512GB, $1,343 for the 16GB/512GB, and $1,492 for the 16GB/1TB. The 16GB/1TB Special Edition will cost $1,642.
Xiaomi 18 pro series will be launched globally later this year, as confirmed by Xiaomi.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Series Specifications
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, 2nm | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 2nm |
| CPU | 8-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU: 2× Prime cores up to 5.0GHz + 6× Performance cores up to 4.0GHz | 8-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU: 2× Prime cores up to 5.0GHz + 6× Performance cores up to 4.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 845 | Adreno 850 |
| OS | Android 17 with HyperOS 4 | Android 17 with HyperOS 4 |
| Supported Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE/VoLTE, 5G SA/NSA; Dual Nano-SIM | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE/VoLTE, 5G SA/NSA; Dual Nano-SIM |
| Display | 6.4-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2436 × 1120, 1–120Hz, up to 4,000 nits, 2160Hz PWM dimming, BT.2020, Dragon Crystal Glass 3; 2.7-inch 912 × 596 rear AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2624 × 1208, 1–120Hz, up to 4,000 nits, 2160Hz PWM dimming, BT.2020, Dragon Crystal Glass 3; 2.9-inch 976 × 596 rear AMOLED, 120Hz |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Main Camera | 200MP main, f/1.67, 1/1.28-inch Light Hunter 960, OIS + 200MP periscope telephoto, f/2.4, 1/1.56-inch, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4, 102° | 200MP main, f/1.67, 1/1.28-inch Light Hunter 960L, OIS + 200MP periscope telephoto, f/2.4, 1/1.56-inch, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4, 102° |
| Front Camera | 50MP, f/2.2, autofocus, up to 4K 60fps video | 50MP, f/2.2, autofocus, up to 4K 60fps video |
| Colors | Black, White, Ice Peach Pink, Galaxy Blue; Red Transparent Special Edition | Black, White, Ice Peach Pink, Galaxy Blue; Red Transparent Special Edition |
| Battery | 7,000mAh silicon-carbon; 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse charging | 8,500mAh silicon-carbon; 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse charging |
| Price | $895 | $1,045 |
