Xiaomi's 18 Pro series is launching worldwide this November, accelerating the firm's global expansion timeline by months.
Through its official X account, Xiaomi announced the global rollout of its 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. The phones debuted in China in late September, so the international launch follows within two months.
At the end of September, company founder and CEO Lei Jun confirmed that the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max were coming to global markets this year.
This marks a departure from Xiaomi's earlier patterns. The Xiaomi 17 series took five months to reach Western markets in February, while the company didn't release the 17 Pro series to global markets at all. It did launch the 17 Ultra for €1,499 (£1,299).
Pricing and specifications
Epto said specifications and European pricing for the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max recently appeared on its online store. The 12GB/256GB 18 Pro is listed at €1,398.90, while the 18 Pro Max is listed in one configuration, 12GB/512GB, at €1,783.90.
Rumours list the 18 Pro at €1,398.90 (about £1,169) or €1,449 (approx. £1,219). For the larger 18 Pro Max, reported prices are €1,783.90 (about £1,491) and €1,849 (about £1,556).
| Model | Storage | European price | Price in pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 18 Pro | 12GB/256GB | €1,398.90 | £1,169 |
| Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | 12GB/512GB | €1,783.90 | £1,491 |
Battery changes
The 18 Pro has a 7,000 mAh battery in China, but its global version is listed with 6,000 mAh. The 18 Pro Max's Chinese variant has an 8,500 mAh battery, while its global counterpart is tipped to have a 7,050 mAh cell.
Both phones are listed in three colour options: Black, White, and Velvet Red.
Premium pricing trend
Major year-on-year price hikes appear to be the new normal in premium smartphone markets, following the release of phones like the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max.
What we know
- The Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are launching globally this November.
- The phones will be available in Black, White, and Velvet Red.
- Global models carry smaller batteries than Chinese variants.
Still unclear
- The exact launch date within November has not been announced.
- The full list of global markets for the series has not been confirmed.
- Official global pricing and specifications have not been confirmed by Xiaomi.
