Xiaomi has confirmed the launch date of the Xiaomi 18 Pro series for global markets. This comes around two months after the Xiaomi 18 Pro series China launch. The flagship smartphones feature a versatile rear display and flagship chipsets.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Global Launch Set for November 17
Xiaomi announced via an X post that it will unveil the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max globally on November 17, 2026. The event will be held in Paris at 2:00 PM (or 6:30 PM IST).
The photo in the post shows a side view of the smartphone's rear display, with the text "Back for More". A series of promotional posts confirms the official colours of the smartphones for the international market, including Velvet Red, Cosmic Blue and White.
While the design remains largely the same, international buyers are expected to receive slightly altered internals. An early listing on an Italian retail website (surfaced via Android Treasure) suggests that the global Xiaomi 18 Pro may house a 6,000mAh battery equipped with 90W fast charging.
Similarly, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is expected to see a battery capacity drop, packing a 7,050mAh cell globally instead of the 8,500mAh unit offered in China. Fortunately, it is expected to retain the 100W charging capability.
The rest of the specs sheet remains unaffected by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset (Xiaomi 18 Pro could retain Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6), LTPO OLED display at the front and back, and 200 MP main sensor, a 200 MP periscope telephoto and a 50 MP ultrawide snapper.
Speaking of which, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro India launch has been previously confirmed, it's unclear whether it will launch in the country at the global unveiling. However, considering Xiaomi's past actions, India will probably have its own separate launch event.
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