Highlights
- Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are reportedly being tested in black, white, pink, blue, and red finishes.
- The series is expected to debut Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 built on TSMC’s 2nm process paired with Oryon CPU (2+3+3 cores), Adreno 845 GPU and LPDDR5X memory support.
- Leaked India launch plan suggest Redmi 17 series on Sept 5, Redmi Note 17 Pro mid‑Sept and Xiaomi 18 Pro series by December.
Xiaomi is reportedly preparing its next-generation flagship smartphones in the coming months. While there is no official word, fresh leaks have revealed details about the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max including their colour options, chipset, rear-panel material and expected launch timeline in India. Here’s what we know based on recent leaks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Series Colours and Rear Design Leaked
DCS’s post on Weibo. (Translated via Google Translate)
Tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo has revealed that Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship phones are currently being tested in black, white, pink, blue and red colour options.
Although the tipster did not specifically identify the models, the information is believed to refer to the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max.
In terms of design, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are expected to follow their predecessors. This includes retaining the secondary display on the rear panel. The rear screen could also become larger compared with the previous generation, although its exact size has not been revealed yet.
Another interesting detail from the latest leak concerns the rear material. Digital Chat Station reportedly indicated that none of the colour variants of these upcoming devices will use a glass rear panel.
Xiaomi 17 Pro in the picture. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
Xiaomi 18 Series Could Use 2nm Snapdragon Chip
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to be among the first smartphones powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 platform. As per DCS’s recent post, the chipset is tipped to be manufactured using TSMC’s 2nm process.
According to the leaked information, the processor could feature Qualcomm’s self-developed Oryon CPU in a 2+3+3 octa-core configuration. It is also tipped to include a shared 16MB L2 cache and an Adreno 845 GPU. The platform is expected to support LPDDR5X memory.
Xiaomi’s India Launch Strategy
Alongside the hardware details, a separate leak has revealed Xiaomi and Redmi’s expected India launch schedule for the remaining part of 2026. Tipster Abhishek Yadav @yabhishekhd on X has shared a roadmap covering three launches between September and December.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro series is tipped to arrive in India by December. The lineup is expected to retain the rear secondary display, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro could reportedly receive a larger rear screen than the Xiaomi 17 Pro.
Before the Xiaomi 18 Pro series arrives, the company is reportedly planning the launch of the Redmi 17 series in India. According to the leaked roadmap, the Redmi 17 lineup could debut on September 5. Following the Redmi 17 series, Xiaomi is reportedly planning to introduce the Redmi Note 17 Pro series in India around September 18 or September 20.
However, none of the launch dates, specifications or design details mentioned in these leaks has been officially confirmed by Xiaomi. The reported timelines and specifications should therefore be treated as estimates until the company makes an official announcement.
