Xiaomi 18 clears MIIT certification, December launch expected

A device with model number M261DB has passed MIIT certification in China, and tipster Digital Chat Station says it is the standard Xiaomi 18. The launch is expected in December, roughly three months after the Pro series, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, a 200MP main camera and a 7200mAh battery.

• Model M261DB passed MIIT wireless certification in China
• Launch expected in December, separate from the Pro series
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 7200mAh battery tipped
• 200MP main camera, no secondary rear screen