Xiaomi confirms global Xiaomi 18 Pro launch in 2026

Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun said on X that the Xiaomi 18 Pro series will get a global release "this year", a much faster rollout than the Xiaomi 17, which reached the UK five months after its China debut. Reports also suggest Xiaomi has dropped plans for an 18 Ultra and is focusing on the Pro models.

• Lei Jun: Xiaomi 18 Pro series will go global "this year"
• Xiaomi 18 Pro: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, 7000mAh battery, 100W charging
• Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 8500mAh battery, 6.9-inch display
• China pricing starts at ¥5,999 for the Pro and ¥6,999 for the Pro Max