Xiaomi 18 Pro India launch timeline, price and specifications tipped: Here is what we know so far
Xiaomi 18 Pro could debut in India around December 2026, while the Pro Max may be skipped.
It is expected to have a 6.4-inch 1.5K 120Hz OLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 7,000mAh battery.
The flagship may have a triple rear cameras including 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide and 200MP telephoto sensor.
Xiaomi 18 Pro India launch updates: Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, showcased the Xiaomi 18 Pro series at the Snapdragon Summit 2026 and later launched it in its homeland. The company added that the devices will debut globally this year. However, a recent tip from X tipster Yogesh Brar claims that only the Xiaomi 18 Pro could debut in India this year.
According to a Smartprix exclusive, the Xiaomi 18 Pro will be the only device to launch in India, implying the brand may skip the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's release in the country. This could be due to the current “market conditions”, the report added. Moreover, Xiaomi 18T could launch next year as part of Xiaomi's flagship lineup, around March-April 2027. For more context, here are the details about the Xiaomi 18 Pro's expected India launch, price and specifications.
Xiaomi 18 Pro specifications
Since the smartphone has launched in China, we already know its specifications. The handset boasts a 6.4-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED 120Hz display and a 2.7-inch OLED secondary screen on the back. Under the hood, it runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip. Out of the box, the device runs on Android 17-based HyperOS 4.
As for the battery, the handset gets a massive 7,000mAh cell with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Speaking of the optics, the Xiaomi 18 Pro gets a 200MP main + 50MP ultrawide + 200MP telephoto rear camera setup and a 50MP selfie lens. As for more notable features, the phone sports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and stereo speakers.
Xiaomi 18 Pro price and India launch timeline (expectations)
Xiaomi India's recent X post hints at a possible debut of the flagship in India soon. While a launch date has not been revealed, we can expect the Xiaomi 18 Pro to launch around December 2026. It could sit in the sub-Rs 95,000-1,00,000 category in India. Moreover, a higher-priced Transparent Exploration Edition of the 18 Pro is also expected to arrive in the country.