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Xiaomi 18 Pro phones launch with Snapdragon 8 Elite chips

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 2:20 AM UTC · How we work

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Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max smartphones in China.
The models use Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips, with the Pro Max using the Extreme variant.
Each phone features a 200-MP Leica triple camera and a privacy display that activates via eye detection.
The 6.4-inch Pro costs CNY 5,999 (~$900); the 6.9-inch Max costs CNY 6,999 (~$1,050).
Xiaomi confirmed a global release in 2026, the first Pro series launch outside China.

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Story summary

Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max smartphones in China.
The models use Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips, with the Pro Max using the Extreme variant.
Each phone features a 200-MP Leica triple camera and a privacy display that activates via eye detection.
The 6.4-inch Pro costs CNY 5,999 (~$900); the 6.9-inch Max costs CNY 6,999 (~$1,050).
Xiaomi confirmed a global release in 2026, the first Pro series launch outside China.