Highlights
- Xiaomi 18 and 18 Pro Max have received EEC certification on July 29, 2026.
- Leaks suggest India launch could happen as early as December 2026 with lineup including Xiaomi 18, 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max.
- Expected specs include a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, Leica-branded dual 200MP cameras, and a 7,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging on the Pro model.
Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship smartphone lineup appears to be moving a step closer to launch. Two devices believed to be part of the Xiaomi 18 series have now received certification from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), hinting that the company could soon introduce its next-generation premium smartphones in global markets. Here are more details.
Xiaomi 18 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Spotted on EEC Database
According to the latest certification listing details shared by tipster Anvin @ZionsAnvin on X, the EEC has approved two upcoming Xiaomi smartphones on July 29, 2026. The certified models include –
Model number 2609BPN61G – Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Model number 2611FPNFAG – Xiaomi 18
Although the EEC certification does not reveal any hardware specifications, it indicates that Xiaomi is preparing these devices for launch in multiple international markets. The tipster, however, notes that smartphone monikers are tentative and Xiaomi may change the final Xiaomi 18 lineup model names.
The EEC approved the following Xiaomi 18 series phones
– 2609BPN61G: Xiaomi1 18 Pro Max
– 2611FPNFAG: Xiaomi 18*Tentative names #Xiaomi #Xiaomi18ProMax #Xiaomi #Xiaomi18Pro pic.twitter.com/5BpUYCgIUu
— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) July 30, 2026
Xiaomi 18 Series – Expected Launch Timeline
Previous leaks suggest Xiaomi may unveil the Xiaomi 18 series earlier than its usual flagship launch schedule. According to Smartprix citing tipster Yogesh Brar, the company is expected to launch the Xiaomi 18 lineup in India as early as December 2026. If this information turns out to be accurate, the phones would arrive around two months earlier than Xiaomi’s traditional launch timeline.
For comparison, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in China in September 2025. The standard Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra were later launched in India in March this year.
The leaks also point to a major change in Xiaomi’s flagship portfolio. Instead of offering an Ultra model, the upcoming lineup is tipped to include three smartphones. These could be Xiaomi 18, Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. If true, this would mark the first time Xiaomi replaces its Ultra branding with a Pro Max variant.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is expected to be the top-end model in the series and is reportedly planned for a limited release in India.
Xiaomi 18 Series – Expected Specifications
Earlier reports indicate that the Xiaomi 18 series could debut in China in September 2026, around the time of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit. The smartphones are also expected to be among the first devices powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset.
The upcoming flagship phones are also rumoured to feature Leica-branded cameras. Both the Xiaomi 18 and Xiaomi 18 Pro are tipped to come with dual 200-megapixel camera sensors.
Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is said to pack a 7,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired fast charging as well as wireless charging.
While Xiaomi has not officially confirmed any details about the Xiaomi 18 series yet, the latest EEC certification suggests that the launch could be drawing closer. More information about the smartphones is expected to surface in the coming weeks.
