Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 18 Pro in China on September 23, 2026, alongside the larger Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, at an evening event in Beijing. The two phones are Xiaomi's most premium traditional smartphones this year, since the Xiaomi 18 Ultra has reportedly been shelved, and the standard Xiaomi 18 is expected towards the end of 2026 or in early 2027. Unlike the Xiaomi 17 Pro, which stayed in China, the 18 Pro series is confirmed for a global launch. According to Xiaomi president Lu Weibing, the international launch will happen in November 2026, targeting Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. India was not named, and Xiaomi has not announced an India launch date or price. This page will be updated once Xiaomi makes an India announcement.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, a 2nm chipset with two prime cores clocked at up to 5GHz, paired with 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. Its main display is a 6.4-inch AMOLED panel (1120x2436) with a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and up to 4,000 nits of peak brightness, protected by Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3. The signature feature is a 2.7-inch secondary display on the back, also running at 120Hz. Xiaomi has confirmed 200MP sensors behind both the main and periscope zoom cameras, with Leica optics. A 7,000mAh battery supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and the phone is rated IP68. It measures 8.5mm thick, weighs 203g or 208g depending on the variant, and runs HyperOS 4 on Android 17.
Confirmed China-Market Features of the Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset (2nm, up to 5GHz)
- 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X RAM with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage
- 6.4-inch AMOLED display (1120x2436), 120Hz, Dolby Vision, up to 4,000 nits peak brightness
- 2.7-inch secondary rear display with 120Hz refresh rate
- 200MP main and 200MP periscope zoom cameras with Leica optics
- 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- IP68 dust and water resistance, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner
- HyperOS 4 on Android 17, 8.5mm thickness
- Available in China in Black, White, Pink, Red, and Blue
Xiaomi 18 Pro Price: China and Global
| Market |
Variant |
Price |
| China (official) |
12GB + 256GB |
CNY 5,999 (~₹86,000) |
| Europe (approx.) |
12GB + 256GB |
About €790 (GSMArena) |
| India |
Not announced |
No official or reliable estimate |
Disclaimer: Xiaomi has not announced an India launch date, price, or final specifications for the Xiaomi 18 Pro. The rupee figure above is a straight currency conversion of the China price and excludes the import duties and taxes that would apply in India, so a real India price could differ. One aggregator lists an estimated ₹85,999 based on the China price, and this is not an official figure. Xiaomi's global launch for November 2026 has been confirmed for Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, but India has not been mentioned. The China-only history of the Xiaomi 17 Pro, which never launched internationally, is a reason for caution. This page will be updated if Xiaomi confirms India details.
Pros and Cons (Based on China-Market Specifications)
| Pros |
Cons |
| Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 on a 2nm process is among the fastest chipsets announced this year |
No India launch announced, and India was left out of Xiaomi's confirmed November global markets |
| Dual 200MP cameras (main and periscope) with Leica optics are a strong imaging setup |
China price is already CNY 5,999, a step up from the Xiaomi 17 Pro's CNY 4,999 launch price |
| 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging in a 203g body |
The 7,000mAh battery is smaller than the 8,500mAh cell on the Pro Max |
| 2.7-inch rear display adds a distinctive, useful second screen |
HyperOS 4 in China may differ from the global and India builds |
| Global launch confirmed for November, unlike the Xiaomi 17 Pro |
Storage is not expandable, and the 1TB variant costs considerably more |
Xiaomi 18 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Pro
The most useful comparisons are Xiaomi's own larger model from the same launch and the Vivo X500 Pro, a rival compact flagship that also launched in China in September.
| Feature |
Xiaomi 18 Pro |
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
Vivo X500 Pro |
| Processor |
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (2nm) |
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm) |
| Main Display |
6.4-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 4,000 nits |
6.9-inch, 120Hz |
6.36-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz |
| Rear Display |
2.7-inch |
2.9-inch |
None |
| Camera |
200MP main + 200MP periscope (Leica) |
200MP main + 200MP periscope (Leica) |
Zeiss triple camera (50MP + 50MP + 64MP) |
| Battery |
7,000mAh, 100W wired / 50W wireless |
8,500mAh, 100W wired |
6,510mAh, 90W wired / 40W wireless |
| Availability |
China now; global November; India unannounced |
China now; global November; India unannounced |
China only so far; India unconfirmed |
| Price (China) |
CNY 5,999 (~₹86,000) |
Higher than the 18 Pro |
CNY 6,499 (~₹93,000) |
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