Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will make their debut in global markets this month. Both smartphones were initially introduced in China in September and are powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series processors.
Although the company has not disclosed the complete specifications of the international variants, it has confirmed that both models will retain the same chipsets as their Chinese counterparts. Xiaomi had also previously hinted at the Xiaomi 18 Pro’s arrival in India. The smartphone was subsequently showcased at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026.
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Global Launch Timeline
Xiaomi confirmed the November global launch of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max through an announcement on X. However, the company has yet to reveal the exact launch date or specify which international markets will receive the smartphones first.
For context, both devices were unveiled in China on September 23. The global versions are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset in the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor in the Pro Max model. Xiaomi has already confirmed that the international variants will use the same processors as the Chinese editions.
Ahead of the official announcement, both smartphones reportedly appeared on the Italian retailer Epto’s website. The listings provided details about their expected prices, storage configurations and colour options.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro could carry a starting price of EUR 1,398.90 (approximately Rs. 1.5 lakh) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. Its 12GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration was listed at EUR 1,591.90 (around Rs. 1.69 lakh).
Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was reportedly listed at EUR 1,783.90 (approximately Rs. 1.89 lakh) for its 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant. These listings indicate that the global lineup could offer up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Specifications (China)
The Xiaomi 18 Pro features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,120 x 2,436 pixels. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate and offers peak brightness of up to 4,000 nits. It also comes with a 2.7-inch AMOLED secondary display on the rear panel.
The smartphone runs Android 17-based HyperOS 4 and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset. It is available with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.
For photography, the Xiaomi 18 Pro features a triple rear camera system comprising a 200-megapixel primary sensor, a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens.
The Chinese variant is backed by a 7,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Specifications (China)
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max comes with a larger 6.9-inch AMOLED display featuring a resolution of 1,208 x 2,624 pixels. Similar to the Pro model, it also includes a secondary display on the rear, measuring 2.9 inches.
Under the hood, the Pro Max is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. Its camera hardware matches the Xiaomi 18 Pro, featuring a 200-megapixel primary camera, a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera.
The smartphone packs a larger 8,500mAh battery and supports 100W wired charging along with 50W wireless charging.
With the global launch scheduled for November, more information about the international availability, pricing and specifications of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is expected to emerge.