The Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi is said to soon unveil Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra models in the global market (probably before MWC 2026), and lately, a lot of details related to the global variants have been revealed.
Ahead of the upcoming global launch of the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra devices, information regarding the Xiaomi 18 series has started surfacing online (via @ZionsAnvin).
Xiaomi 18 Series: Launch timeline & key details tipped
According to the tipster, the Xiaomi 18 series will include a total of 4 models- Xiaomi 18, Xiaomi 18 Pro, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, Xiaomi 18 Ultra. The Xiaomi 18, 18 Pro, and 18 Pro Max models are said to launch in China in September, while the Xiaomi 18 Ultra model is said to make its debut in December 2026. The global launch of these devices is expected to take place in Q1 2027.
Now coming to the specifications, the Xiaomi 18 model could sport a 6.3/6.4-inch display, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC (not launched yet) and pack 50MP+50MP+200MP periscope rear camera sensors.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is tipped to feature a 6.3/6.4-inch display, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC, and pack 200MP+50MP+200MP periscope rear camera sensors. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max model could arrive with a 6.9-inch display, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC, and pack 200MP+50MP+200MP periscope rear camera sensors. Both these smartphones are tipped to arrive with a secondary display that is more versatile than before.
The Xiaomi 18 Ultra may feature a 6.9-inch display, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (not launched yet), paired with LPDDR6 RAM. It is expected to pack a 200MP periscope camera sensor.
Since it is still very early to talk about the Xiaomi 18 series, readers are advised to take the above information with a pinch of salt, as there might be some changes made. In the coming weeks, the Xiaomi 18 series models are expected to start making their appearance on various certification websites.
Xiaomi is currently concentrating on the global launch of Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra models, while the Xiaomi 17 Max is also rumoured to arrive in Q2 2026 in the Chinese market.
