Xiaomi 18 Pro Series Launched With 200MP Cameras and 8,500mAh Battery: Check Details Before You Buy

September 24, 2026: Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have been launched in China as the new-generation flagship smartphones. In addition to performance, Xiaomi has also brought major upgrades to the camera, battery and privacy features in the new series. Both phones are powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipsets, which are made using a 2nm process. Among them, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max uses the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor.

One of the key attractions of the two new phones is the secondary AMOLED display on the back. Both models also feature a triple rear camera setup with a 200MP primary camera, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera and a 50MP ultrawide camera.

Price of Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The price of the Xiaomi 18 Pro in China starts at CNY 5,999 (around ₹86,000 INR). At this price, the phone comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

The 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model is priced at CNY 6,999 (around ₹1 lakh INR). The 16GB RAM and 512GB storage model is priced at CNY 7,999 (around ₹1.14 lakh INR). The 16GB RAM and 1TB storage model is priced at CNY 8,999 (around ₹1.29 lakh INR). In addition, the transparent 16GB RAM and 1TB storage version is priced at CNY 9,999 (around ₹1.43 lakh INR).

On the other hand, the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is priced at CNY 6,999 (around ₹1 lakh INR).

The 12GB + 512GB model is priced at CNY 7,999 (around ₹1.14 lakh INR), while the 16GB + 512GB model is priced at CNY 8,999 (around ₹1.29 lakh INR). The top-end 16GB RAM and 1TB storage model is priced at CNY 9,999 (around ₹1.43 lakh INR). Its transparent version is priced at CNY 10,999 (around ₹1.57 lakh INR). Both phones will be available in Black, Ice Peach Pink, Starry Blue and White colour options.

6.4-inch and 6.9-inch AMOLED displays

The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. It has a resolution of 1,120 x 2,436 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The touch sampling rate is 300Hz, while the maximum brightness is 4,000 nits.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a larger 6.9-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,208 x 2,624 pixels. It also has a 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling and peak brightness of up to 4,000 nits.

Both phones feature a new Privacy Display feature. This technology reduces the viewing angle of the screen, making it difficult for people sitting next to you to see the display. This feature can be especially useful when using the phone on public transport, in offices or in other crowded places.

There is a second AMOLED display on the back

One of the key design features of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max is the secondary display on the back. The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 2.7-inch AMOLED rear display with a resolution of 596 x 912 pixels.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a larger 2.9-inch AMOLED secondary display with a resolution of 596 x 976 pixels. Both rear displays also support a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 4,000 nits.

2nm Snapdragon chipset

For performance, the Xiaomi 18 Pro uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset. On the other hand, the 18 Pro Max has the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. Both chipsets are made using a 2nm process and can offer a maximum clock speed of 5GHz. They are paired with a new Adreno GPU.

Both phones can be configured with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. Both smartphones run on HyperOS 4, based on Android 17.

Triple 200MP camera setup

Xiaomi has placed a strong focus on photography with the Xiaomi 18 Pro series. Both models feature a 200MP primary camera with an f/1.67 aperture and OIS support. It is accompanied by a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with an f/2.4 aperture and OIS support. The third camera is a 50MP ultrawide sensor with a 102-degree field of view. For video recording, both phones can record videos at up to 8K resolution at 30fps. There is also a 50MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

Up to 8,500mAh battery

The Pro Max model also leads in terms of battery capacity. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a massive 8,500mAh battery, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 7,000mAh battery.

Both phones support 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. They also offer 27W wired reverse charging support.

Connectivity and other features

The Xiaomi 18 Pro series supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0. For connectivity, the phones feature a USB Type-C port along with GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC and Galileo systems.

For security, both smartphones have an in-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro measures 151.8 x 72 x 8.46mm and weighs around 203 grams. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max measures 163.39 x 77.6 x 8.39mm and weighs around 235 grams.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Series Sale

The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are expected to be sold in China through Xiaomi's online store. However, the September 31 date mentioned in the information is incorrect because September has only 30 days. Therefore, the exact sale date should be confirmed through Xiaomi's official announcement.

There is currently no confirmed information in the provided details about when the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will be launched in India.