One of the first concrete signs about Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship phones Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max may have emerged. While it is claimed that the two phones went through the necessary certification process before being offered for sale in China, it appears from the records that both models will have 100W wired fast charging support. In addition, it is stated that UWB, that is, ultra-wideband connection, will be available on both devices. While it is claimed that Xiaomi will introduce its Pro models in China in September, it is said that the standard Xiaomi 18 may not be shown at the same event. Thus, the company may follow a different path from previous generations in the release schedule of the Xiaomi 18 family.
It seems that one of the most striking details on the hardware side of Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will be the processor selection. Allegedly, the two phones are among the first models to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro platform, which Qualcomm has not yet announced, and may even be the first models. Considering the close relationship between Xiaomi and Qualcomm, this possibility does not seem surprising. However, there is no confirmed information yet about the technical features of the processor or how Xiaomi will benefit from this platform. Therefore, it is necessary to wait for Qualcomm’s official announcement to evaluate to what extent there will be progress in terms of performance, energy efficiency and artificial intelligence operations.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max may be the top model of the series
According to the information provided by Digital Chat Station, known for its leaks on Weibo, Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max; It will come with various improvements in terms of screen, camera, performance and environmental features. The source has not yet shared the technical details of these changes. Despite this, maintaining 100W wired charging support suggests that Xiaomi may focus on areas such as battery capacity, temperature management or charging efficiency rather than just increasing charging power. UWB support can provide uses such as precise positioning of compatible devices, digital car keys and improved interaction with devices at close range. However, it is not yet known how all of these features will be evaluated in Xiaomi’s software.
The more striking claim is about the promotion schedule of the Xiaomi 18 family. It is stated that the standard Xiaomi 18 will not be introduced with the Pro models in September, but will be available to users in December. It is claimed that another model called Xiaomi 18 Max may also be announced in the same period. If such a schedule is implemented, Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will be the two models that will become official in China in September. In this way, the company can highlight high-end models with a different timing, similar to the product separation applied by Apple in the iPhone family; However, there is no official statement from Xiaomi yet confirming this plan.
There is also a possibility that Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will ship outside of China. Current rumors indicate that the Pro Max model, especially the large-screen one, may be available in global markets in the coming months. Such a schedule seems possible, as Xiaomi leaves a certain amount of time in the past between the Chinese and global launches of its flagship models. However, it is not clear yet which Xiaomi 18 models will come to international markets. There are no reliable details yet about pricing, memory options and hardware differences that will be offered by region.
Another rumor that may affect the positioning of the series is about Xiaomi 18 Ultra. According to a recent claim, Xiaomi may have canceled the 18 Ultra model. If this information turns out to be true, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max can remain the company’s top-tier traditional smartphone not only during the time it was introduced, but for a longer time. On the other hand, since there is no official confirmation that the Ultra model has been canceled, the current information should not be considered as a finalized product plan. For now, certification information regarding 100W charging and UWB support provides more concrete details about Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max; Information on the processor, launch date and global sales plan is based on leaks.
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