Highlights
- Xiaomi 18T leak suggests a MediaTek Dimensity 8600 chipset, LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage and a 1.5K LTPS OLED display.
- The Xiaomi 18T is tipped to feature a Leica-branded triple-camera setup including a 200MP primary camera, 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens.
- The Xiaomi 18 Pro is expected to launch in India in December 2026.
Xiaomi may soon expand its premium smartphone lineup in India with launch of Xiaomi 18 Series smartphones. According to a new leak from one of the trusted tipsters on X, the Xiaomi 18 Pro could arrive in the Indian market in December 2026. Meanwhile, another model Xiaomi 18T is tipped to feature a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, OLED display with high refresh rate and a Leica-tuned triple rear camera system. The leak has also revealed its possible Indian model number giving us an early look at what Xiaomi could be planning for the market.
Xiaomi 18T Specifications Leaked: What to Expect?
Xiaomi 17T.
In a recent post, tipster Debayan Roy @Gadgetsdata on X revealed that Xiaomi 18T will most likely feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 8600 chipset paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
The smartphone is also expected to sport a flat LTPS OLED display with 1.5K resolution. The panel could support either a 165Hz or 185Hz refresh rate although the exact figure remains unclear.
According to the post the smartphone may feature a Leica-branded triple rear camera system comprising:
- 200-megapixel primary camera
- 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, could use Samsung’s JN5 sensor
- 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera
For selfies and video calls, the Xiaomi 18T could feature a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
The smartphone is also tipped to run Android 17 out of the box. Other expected features include an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance, a USB 2.0 port and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
Xiaomi 18T (27022PT99I 🇮🇳) expected specs :
• 1.5K 165Hz / 185Hz flat LTPS OLED
• Dimensity 8600 SoC
• LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1
Leica triple camera :
📸 200MP main
📸 50MP UW (likely JN5)
📸 50MP periscope telephoto
🤳 32MP
• Android 17, IP69, USB 2.0, US FS• It’ll launch in India 🇮🇳
Also : Xiaomi 18 Pro will launch next month in India
— Debayan Roy (Gadgetsdata) (@Gadgetsdata) November 8, 2026
Xiaomi 18T India Launch Timeline
As of now, the Xiaomi 18T launch timeline remains unknown even though its Indian model number and key specifications have surfaced.
Tipster Gadgetsdata has not shared an expected launch date for the smartphone. This means we will have to wait for leaks and other certification listings to know more about Xiaomi 18T’s possible India arrival.
Xiaomi 18 Pro India Launch Tipped for December
Xiaomi 18 Pro. (Credit: GSMArena)
According to information shared by tipster Gadgetsdata on X, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is now expected to launch in India in December 2026. This is slightly later than its anticipated global debut that Xiaomi has recently teased for November 17.
However, Xiaomi has not officially confirmed the Indian launch date.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Expected Specifications
Here’s what we can expect for Xiaomi 18 Pro based on the Chinese versions:
| Specs | Xiaomi 18 Pro (Expected Specs) |
| Display | 6.4-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED, 1,120 x 2,436 pixels |
| Rear Display | 2.7-inch AMOLED, 596 x 912 pixels |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| Rear Main Camera | 200MP primary |
| Telephoto Camera | 200MP periscope telephoto |
| Ultrawide | 50MP ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 50MP |
