Highlights
- Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have received TDRA certification in the UAE.
- Both smartphones are expected to feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipsets, while reported global battery capacities are 6,000mAh for the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 7,050mAh for the Pro Max.
- Xiaomi has not yet announced global, UAE or India launch dates.
Xiaomi appears to be preparing for the global launch of its upcoming flagship smartphones, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Both devices have received certification from the UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). It reveals their global model numbers and indicate a step towards their global debut soon.
Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Appear on UAE TDRA Database
The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have appeared on the UAE’s TDRA certification database, where both devices are listed under the mobile phone category.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max carries the model number 2611FPNFAG and has received the equipment registration number ER67114/26. Its certification was issued on October 30, 2026.
Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 18 Pro has been listed with the model number 2609BPN61G and equipment registration number ER66992/26. Its certification was issued on October 28, 2026.
Notably, the TDRA listings mention the marketing names of both smartphones. While certification does not confirm an exact launch date, it suggests that Xiaomi is planning for a launch in the UAE market.
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Specifications (Expected)
Although the TDRA certification does not reveal the specifications, previous reports have provided some details about the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro series.
Xiaomi has reportedly confirmed that the global variants will use the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipsets as their Chinese counterparts.
Battery capacity could be one of the main differences between the Chinese and global versions. According to listings on an Italian retailer’s website, the global Xiaomi 18 Pro could feature a 6,000mAh battery, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max could pack a 7,050mAh battery.
For comparison, the Chinese versions are reported to feature larger 7,000mAh and 8,500mAh batteries, respectively.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Series Expected Launch Timeline
The appearance of both smartphones on the UAE’s TDRA database suggests that Xiaomi is moving closer to introducing the devices in international markets.
However, Xiaomi has not announced an official global launch date or confirmed when the smartphones will go on sale in the UAE. The India launch timeline has also not been confirmed at the moment.
Xiaomi 18 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: What Could Be Different?
Based on the information available so far, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is expected to be the larger and more battery-focused model, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro could offer a comparatively smaller battery.
| Xiaomi 18 Pro (expected) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (expected) | |
| Expected chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series |
| Reported global battery | 6,000mAh | 7,050mAh |
| Reported Chinese battery | 7,000mAh | 8,500mAh |
| Display | 6.4-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED, 1,120 x 2,436 pixels | 6.9-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED, 1,208 x 2,624 pixels |
| Rear Display | 2.7-inch AMOLED, 596 x 912 pixels | 2.9-inch AMOLED, 596 x 976 pixels |
