Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in China with flagship hardware and major upgrades.
The launch came shortly after Qualcomm introduced its latest flagship smartphone processors.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the first commercially available phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max uses the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
Both models also feature larger batteries, upgraded cameras, privacy technology and enhanced rear displays.
2K Displays With 4,000-Nit Brightness
The Xiaomi 18 Pro features a 6.4-inch LTPO AMOLED display.
The Pro Max comes with a larger 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED panel.
Both offer 2K resolution and a variable refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz.
Peak brightness reaches 4,000 nits.
The displays are protected by Dragon Crystal Glass 3.
Xiaomi has also introduced hardware-level privacy displays.
The feature can prevent people nearby from viewing screen content from an angle.
It can also block notifications, floating windows and split-screen content when privacy mode is active.
Rear Screen Gets Smarter
Both phones retain the rear display from the previous generation.
However, Xiaomi has expanded its functionality with new AI features.
Users can create mini apps through the Xiao AI assistant.
These include water reminders, cooking timers and recipe tools.
The rear display can also show AI wallpapers and widgets.
It can provide access to Xiao AI and work as a viewfinder for the main cameras.
Both models carry an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance.
Flagship Snapdragon Chips and HyperOS 4
The Xiaomi 18 Pro uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6.
The 18 Pro Max is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
Both phones run Xiaomi HyperOS 4.
RAM options include 12GB and 16GB.
Storage ranges from 256GB to 1TB.
Both models also have special 16GB/1TB editions.
200MP Cameras Lead the System
The Xiaomi 18 Pro series features a triple-camera setup.
The main camera uses a 200MP Light Hunter sensor with optical image stabilization.
A second 200MP periscope telephoto camera offers 3.2x optical zoom.
The third camera is a 50MP ultrawide sensor with a 102-degree field of view.
The rear screen can also act as a camera viewfinder.
Both phones feature a 50MP autofocus front camera.
Massive Batteries and 100W Charging
Battery capacity is another major upgrade.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro packs a 7,000mAh battery.
The 18 Pro Max increases capacity to 8,500mAh.
Both support 100W wired charging.
They also support 50W wireless charging and 27W reverse wireless charging.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Series Price
The Xiaomi 18 Pro starts at $895 for the 12GB/256GB version.
The 12GB/512GB model costs $1,045.
The 16GB/512GB version is priced at $1,193.
The 16GB/1TB model costs $1,343.
The special 16GB/1TB edition is priced at $1,492.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max starts at $1,045.
Its 12GB/512GB version costs $1,193, while the 16GB/512GB model costs $1,343.
The 16GB/1TB version costs $1,492.
The special edition reaches $1,642.
Xiaomi has confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro series will receive a global launch later this year.
