Xiaomi 18 Pro hands-on: rear screen and Smart Privacy Display to rival Samsung

Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max with a secondary OLED panel on the back (2.66 and 2.86 inches) and its own Smart Privacy Display that limits viewing angles to 60 degrees. They run Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme Gen 6 chips, a 200MP+200MP+50MP triple camera, and 7,000mAh and 8,500mAh batteries. China pricing starts at ¥5,999 and ¥6,999, with a global launch promised next year.

• Rear OLED: 2.66 inches on Pro, 2.86-inch 120Hz on Pro Max
• Smart Privacy Display restricts viewing to a 60-degree angle
• Cameras: 200MP main, 200MP telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
• China pricing: from ¥5,999 for Pro and ¥6,999 for Pro Max