The compact Xiaomi 18 flagship, which is expected to be unveiled in China in December, may receive specifications on a par with the senior models in the series.
According to the insider Digital Chat Station, the base Xiaomi 18 will be equipped with a 200-megapixel camera, a 7200 mAh battery and support for 100 W charging. In the top configuration, RAM may reach 16 GB and built-in storage 1 TB. The device is expected to weigh around 200 grams.
Other expected specifications include a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor and a flat 6.4-inch display with 1.5K resolution. The insider Bald Panda also mentions three main cameras: a 200 MP main module and telephoto lens, as well as a 50 MP ultra-wide sensor. However, reports on the camera configuration differ between publications. Digital Chat Station itself did not name the smartphone manufacturer, while the outlet IT Home linked the leak specifically to the Xiaomi 18, as the specifications match earlier reports.
Meanwhile, the company is preparing to bring the Xiaomi 18 Pro to the international market: a smartphone with the model number 2609BPN61I has passed certification by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This indicates that the device is being prepared for release in India, where sales could begin as early as December this year. According to preliminary information, the larger Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will not be launched on the Indian market. One possible reason cited is the model's high price and the manufacturer's doubts about sufficient demand.
Both smartphones, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max, debuted in China at the end of September. Their global premiere is scheduled for 17 November.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 7000 mAh battery (if the leaks are confirmed, this is even less than the base model), while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is fitted with an 8500 mAh battery.
