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Xiaomi has launched the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max smartphones in China, featuring Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips and triple Leica camera systems. The devices include advanced privacy screens and rear displays, with a global release scheduled for later in 2026.
Xiaomi has launched the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China, featuring Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips, advanced privacy screens, and Leica-tuned cameras. While available now in China, global releases are expected later this year, with potential spec variations for international markets.
Xiaomi's 18 Fold is a China-exclusive foldable that visually mirrors the iPhone Duo, featuring a 7.58-inch main display and a 5.38-inch cover screen, 12/16GB RAM, 256GB–1TB storage, a 6,000mAh battery, and a Leica-branded triple camera system including a 200MP main sensor; priced around $1,600 in China, it's unlikely to reach the US and could offer some competition to the iPhone Duo in its home market.
Xiaomi launches the 18 Fold, a light mid-size foldable with a 7.68-inch inner display and 5.38-inch outer display, both up to 4,000 nits and 1–120Hz LTPO. It runs on Xiaomi’s in-house XRING 03 3nm chip with 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU and supports LPDDR6 RAM, plus a three-link hinge, Shield Glass 3.0, and a Leica triple-camera setup led by a 200MP main sensor. A silicon nitride ceramic edition is teased. Priced from 10,999 yuan (~$1,640) with China-only availability in red/black/white, the device emphasizes a mid-size foldable form factor ahead of rivals.
Sharp unveils the Aquos R11 with a Leica-branded triple-camera setup and a back RGB LED strip, plus a 6.5-inch Pro IGZO OLED display at 240 Hz, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 5,100 mAh battery, IP69 waterproofing, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It goes on sale in Japan on July 9, 2026 in a 12 GB/256 GB configuration for ¥163,900 (about $1,022), with no confirmed international release yet.
Xiaomi has announced the 17 Max, its flagship phone featuring a Leica-tuned camera system and a 6.9-inch flat display, with a May China launch and pre-orders already open. Leaks point to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 200MP main camera and a 50MP periscope telephoto, an 8,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and symmetrical dual speakers, with color options including blue, black, white and carbon-fiber finishes and a starting price around CNY 5,199 (~$765).
Xiaomi has released early camera samples taken with the Xiaomi 14, showcasing its impressive photography capabilities. The flagship smartphone features a new 1/1.31-inch primary camera with a 23 mm equivalent focal length and an f/1.6 aperture, allowing for better low-light performance. The device also includes a telephoto camera with a floating lens and a 75 mm equivalent focal length. The images demonstrate detailed and focused shots, even of fast-moving objects. The Xiaomi 14 will be launched on October 26 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.