Xiaomi 18 series launches 23 September with Snapdragon 8 Elite and 8500mAh battery

Xiaomi will unveil the Xiaomi 18 series in China on 23 September, with a global launch expected at MWC in March 2027. The Pro and Pro Max are tipped to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, a Leica dual 200MP camera system, 7000mAh and 8500mAh batteries, a rear screen and HyperOS 4.

• Xiaomi 18 launch event set for 23 September in China, global release around March 2027
• Pro and Pro Max expected with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Leica dual 200MP cameras
• Batteries of 7000mAh (Pro) and 8500mAh (Pro Max), HyperOS 4 debuts
• Camera-focused Ultra model may not reach Western markets