Xiaomi has announced the global launch of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, scheduled for November 17, 2026, in Paris, France. The two flagship smartphones bring Leica-powered cameras, secondary rear displays, and Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon processors to Xiaomi's premium lineup.
First launched in China on September 23, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Series is also confirmed to arrive in the Philippines this November.
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max Key Features
Both smartphones feature a Leica-branded triple rear camera system, headlined by a 200MP main camera and a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.2x optical zoom. They also have a 50MP ultra-wide camera for landscape and group photography.
Another highlight is the secondary display on the back, which supports notifications, widgets, and selfies using the main camera system.
For their displays, the Xiaomi 18 Pro features a 6.4-inch AMOLED panel, while the Pro Max comes with a larger 6.9-inch AMOLED display. Both support a 120Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 18 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Pro Max uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
Battery capacity is another major difference between the two models. The Chinese version of the Xiaomi 18 Pro packs a 7,000mAh battery, while the Pro Max has an 8,500mAh battery. Both support 100W wired charging.
These specifications are based on the Chinese variants. Xiaomi has yet to confirm whether all features and hardware configurations will carry over to the international models.
Both smartphones feature a Leica-branded triple rear camera system, headlined by a 200MP main camera and a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.2x optical zoom. They also have a 50MP ultra-wide camera for landscape and group photography.
Another highlight is the secondary display on the back, which supports notifications, widgets, and selfies using the main camera system.
For their displays, the Xiaomi 18 Pro features a 6.4-inch AMOLED panel, while the Pro Max comes with a larger 6.9-inch AMOLED display. Both support a 120Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 18 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Pro Max uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
Battery capacity is another major difference between the two models. The Chinese version of the Xiaomi 18 Pro packs a 7,000mAh battery, while the Pro Max has an 8,500mAh battery. Both support 100W wired charging.
These specifications are based on the Chinese variants. Xiaomi has yet to confirm whether all features and hardware configurations will carry over to the international models.
Global Launch and Availability
The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will make their global debut on November 17, 2026, at an event in Paris, France. Xiaomi is expected to reveal the international specifications, configurations, and market availability during the event.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will make their global debut on November 17, 2026, at an event in Paris, France. Xiaomi is expected to reveal the international specifications, configurations, and market availability during the event.
Xiaomi Philippines has confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro Series will arrive in the country this November. However, the official Philippine launch date, pricing, and available configurations have yet to be announced.


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