Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Go Global in November

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are going global this November. The company announced it in a post on X on November 2, but has not yet shared the exact launch date or which countries get the phones first.

What Xiaomi announced

Xiaomi's post simply said the Xiaomi 18 Pro series is "going global this November" and asked fans which market they are excited for. Both phones launched in China on September 23, and Xiaomi has already confirmed the global versions will keep the same Qualcomm chips:

• Xiaomi 18 Pro: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
• Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

The Xiaomi 18 Pro was also shown off in a Starry Blue colour at the India Mobile Congress 2026, and Xiaomi has teased an India launch.

Expected global prices

Ahead of the launch, Italian retailer Epto reportedly listed both phones with these prices:

These are retailer listings, not official prices, so final pricing could change. The listings also suggest global models top out at 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, lower than the Chinese versions.

Xiaomi 18 Pro specs (Chinese version)

• Display: 6.4-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, up to 4,000 nits peak brightness
• Rear screen: a 2.7-inch AMOLED secondary display on the back
• Software: HyperOS 4 based on Android 17
• Memory: up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage
• Cameras: 200MP main, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultrawide
• Battery: 7,000mAh with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max specs (Chinese version)

• Display: 6.9-inch AMOLED, plus a 2.9-inch rear display
• Chip: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
• Cameras: same triple setup as the 18 Pro (200MP + 200MP periscope + 50MP)
• Battery: 8,500mAh with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging

Xiaomi has not confirmed whether the global models keep the same battery sizes. Global versions of Chinese phones sometimes ship with smaller batteries, so we will update this when the global specs are official.

Will the Xiaomi 18 Pro come to Nigeria?

Xiaomi has not named the launch countries yet. Xiaomi sells its phones officially in Nigeria, so the global launch is good news for buyers here. We will update this post with the launch date, the first markets and local pricing as soon as Xiaomi confirms them.

FAQs

When is the Xiaomi 18 Pro global launch?

Xiaomi says November 2026. The exact date has not been announced.

What chip does the Xiaomi 18 Pro use?

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. The Pro Max uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.

How much will the Xiaomi 18 Pro cost?

An Italian retailer listed it from EUR 1,398.90, but official global prices are not out yet.

Does the Xiaomi 18 Pro have a rear screen?

Yes. The 18 Pro has a 2.7-inch rear display and the Pro Max has a 2.9-inch one.

Which do you prefer, the 18 Pro or the bigger Pro Max? Tell us in the comments and join our Telegram channel for the launch date.