Apple’s standard iPhone 18 Preparing to remove its model from its traditional event in September may have paved the way for a similar calendar change on the Android front. According to the new claim, Xiaomi will only Xiaomi 18 Pro And Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will introduce its models. The company will release the standard Xiaomi 18 to the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027. Thus, both manufacturers will place their most expensive models in the strongest sales period of the year.
Kartikey Singh, known for his leaks, suggests that Xiaomi will start the transition to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 family with two Pro models. While Xiaomi 18 Pro offers a more compact flagship option, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max may become the large-screen and camera-focused model of the series. Xiaomi has yet to confirm product names, release dates or processor options. Therefore, it should be noted that the available information comes from the supply chain and leak sources, not from the company’s official statement.
Qualcomm’s next generation Snapdragon event 22-24 September The claim that it will be held between dates also supports this calendar. Xiaomi aimed to be one of the first brands to use Qualcomm’s most powerful mobile processor in recent years and introduced its new flagships in China right after the Snapdragon announcement. Current leaks show that the company may distribute Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and more powerful Gen 6 Pro versions to different models this year. The claim that the standard Xiaomi 18 will use an improved previous generation processor does not yet have sufficient verification.
A similar separation on the Apple side has been talked about for a longer time. of the company iPhone 18 Pro And iPhone 18 Pro Max It will introduce its models with the first foldable iPhone in September, and the standard iPhone 18 will be introduced. to spring 2027 It is claimed that it will be postponed. The iPhone 18e and the second generation iPhone Air model are expected to hit the scene in the same spring. If Apple implements this plan, it will spread the iPhone family into two separate periods instead of one big launch per year.
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| Processor (SoC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X | 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 |
| Screen Size (inch) | 6.9 inch | 6.83 inch |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 1-120Hz adaptive | 144Hz |
| Main Camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.4″ Samsung ISOCELL HPE, PDAF, OIS, Leica | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm, Light Fusion 950, OIS, Leica Summilux |
| Front Camera | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, 1/2.88″, PDAF | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | 8000mAh (Si/C) | 7000mAh (Si/C) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100W HyperCharge | 100W HyperCharge |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50W | 50W HyperCharge |
| 5G | Yes | there is |
| NFC | Yes | there is |
| Water/Dust Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Operating System | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Weight (g) | 219 | 219 |
Expensive processors give priority to Pro models
Xiaomi’s possible decision may not only be driven by the desire to follow Apple. New 2nm High-end mobile processors that are expected to enter the production process may create higher costs than previous generations. Manufacturers can cover this cost more easily in Pro and Pro Max models, which offer higher profit margins. Xiaomi can thus use the new platform on expensive phones first and then sell the standard model with a different processor and a lower price.
The company’s global plans may also take a different direction than in previous years. Latest claims show that Xiaomi 18 Pro will leave China, and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max may replace the allegedly canceled Xiaomi 18 Ultra. However, sources contradict each other regarding Xiaomi 18 Ultra. While some leakers claim that development has stalled, other sources suggest that the Ultra model is still in the company’s plans.
Apple and Xiaomi have not yet made an official statement about these launch plans. Nevertheless, the fact that both companies shifted standard models to a later period and focused on high-end devices in the second half of the year clearly shows the price and cost pressure in the smartphone market. If the claims are true, users looking for an affordable new generation flagship from both iPhone and Xiaomi in September will have to wait. Pro models will be the first devices to try new processors, camera hardware and foldable designs.
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