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Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max arrive with latest Snapdragon chips, privacy displays and more useful rear screens
GSMArena.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China, featuring Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips, with the 18 Pro Max using the 8 Elite Extreme variant.
- Both models offer upgraded hardware including larger batteries (7,000mAh and 8,500mAh), hardware-level privacy displays, and triple rear cameras with two 200MP sensors and a 50MP ultrawide lens.
- New AI capabilities allow users to create custom rear-screen mini apps and wallpapers, with the rear display also serving as a viewfinder for the cameras.
- The phones feature LTPO AMOLED 2K displays with variable refresh rates up to 120Hz, 4,000 nits peak brightness, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 protection, and advanced privacy screen technology with location-based triggers.
- Pricing starts at CNY 5,999 ($895) for the Xiaomi 18 Pro and CNY 6,999 ($1,045) for the 18 Pro Max, with a global launch planned later this year.
