Highlights
- Xiaomi 18 series may arrive in India as early as December 2026 to target festive season demand, instead of the traditional Q1 launch schedule.
- Xiaomi 18 Ultra reportedly cancelled and lineup to include Xiaomi 18, 18 Pro, and 18 Pro Max, with Pro Max positioned as the top flagship.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro spotted on SRRC with UWB support and tipped with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, dual 200MP cameras, 7,000mAh battery, and 100W wired/wireless charging.
Xiaomi’s next-generation flagship smartphones could arrive in India earlier than expected if a new leak is to be believed. Fresh reports suggest the company is planning to revise its usual launch schedule for the Xiaomi 18 series while also making notable changes to the lineup. Meanwhile, new certifications for the Xiaomi 18 Pro have surfaced in China, hinting that the flagship family is moving closer to its official debut. Here’s what we know about the series so far.
Xiaomi 18 Series India Launch Tipped for December
According to tipster Yogesh Brar via SmartPrix, Xiaomi is planning to launch the Xiaomi 18 series in India as early as December. If accurate, this would mark a significant change from the company’s previous flagship launch strategy, as Xiaomi has traditionally introduced its premium smartphones in global markets including India during the first quarter of the following year.
The report suggests Xiaomi wants to capitalise on the year-end festive shopping season by bringing its flagship lineup to the Indian market much sooner.
Xiaomi 18 Ultra Reportedly Cancelled
The same report claims the Xiaomi 18 family will include three models named the Xiaomi 18, Xiaomi 18 Pro, and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Interestingly, Xiaomi is said to have cancelled the Xiaomi 18 Ultra with the Pro Max expected to become the company’s highest-end flagship instead.
If this information proves accurate, it would represent one of the biggest changes to Xiaomi’s premium smartphone strategy in recent years.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is also tipped to launch in limited quantities in India similar to how Xiaomi previously handled the availability of its Ultra-branded flagship devices. The standard Xiaomi 18 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, however, are expected to receive a wider release across the country.
In addition to the smartphones, Xiaomi is reportedly planning a broader ecosystem showcase during the December launch event. The company is expected to unveil more Xiaomi-branded smart home products and connected devices, positioning the Xiaomi 18 lineup at the centre of its expanding ecosystem strategy in India.
However, Xiaomi has not officially confirmed any of these plans.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Appears on China’s SRRC Certification
Separately, a Xiaomi 18 series smartphone has been spotted on China’s SRRC certification platform. Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared that the certified device carries the model number M154FF, indicating that the launch of the flagship lineup is drawing closer.
According to the certification, the handset supports the N79 5G band along with Ultra-Wideband (UWB) connectivity. Since UWB support is generally reserved for premium models, the tipster believes the listing most likely belongs to the Xiaomi 18 Pro rather than the standard Xiaomi 18.
Xiaomi 18 Pro – Expected Specifications
Previous leaks from Digital Chat Station suggest the Xiaomi 18 Pro is currently being tested with Qualcomm’s upcoming 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, which is expected to debut in September before the smartphone’s launch.
The handset is also said to feature a custom ultra-clear display with rounded corners and slim, symmetrical bezels on all four sides.
For photography, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is tipped to offer a dual 200MP camera setup featuring a 200MP primary camera alongside a 200MP telephoto sensor.
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The smartphone is also expected to pack a battery in the 7,000mAh class with support for 100W wired and 100W wireless charging. Other rumoured features include dual stereo speakers, a larger vibration motor, and a Samsung-style privacy display feature.
Xiaomi has yet to officially announce the launch date or specifications of the Xiaomi 18 Pro.
Xiaomi 18 Receives CMIIT Certification
Xiaomi 18’s CMIIT Certification. (Screenshot by Ximitime)
The standard Xiaomi 18 has also cleared an important regulatory milestone in China after receiving CMIIT certification from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
The certification carries CMIIT ID 2026-14638 and corresponds to model number 26C1166MP017. The listing confirms support for multiple connectivity standards including GSM, WCDMA, TD-LTE, LTE FDD, 5G, WLAN with WAPI security protocol, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and Bluetooth.
The certification also identifies M154FF as the device’s terminal model number for the Chinese market.
In addition, the global variants of the Xiaomi 18 have reportedly been identified with model numbers 2611FPNFAG, 2611FPNFAR, and 2611FPNFAI, distinguishing the international versions from the China-specific model.
Launch Timeline
With multiple certifications now in place, the Xiaomi 18 series appears to be entering the final stages of testing ahead of its expected September launch in China.
For reference, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi 17 Pro in September last year. The device featured a 6.3-inch display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 6,300mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, a rear Magic Screen, and a triple 50MP Leica camera system led by the Light Hunter 950L primary sensor. It debuted with a starting price of 4,999 yuan.
