Xiaomi 18 Pro: Xiaomi may soon launch its next flagship series, the Xiaomi 18. According to new leaks, the company could launch this series in the Indian market in December 2026. The global variant of the Xiaomi 18 Pro has surfaced for the first time, indicating that Xiaomi is preparing to launch its next premium flagship phone in international markets. Meanwhile, the upcoming Xiaomi Mix Fold 5 has moved a step closer to launch after receiving another certification in China.
According to leaks, Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship—codenamed “VENICE”—has been spotted in a global database with the model number 26122PN61G, while its Chinese version bears the model number M261DB. The listing reveals that the Xiaomi 18 Pro will be launched in several global markets, including Turkey, the EEA, Russia, Taiwan, and Japan. However, reports suggest that India is not included in the initial launch phase. This information is significant as it indicates that Xiaomi intends to launch its Pro flagship outside of China.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Leaked Features
The Xiaomi 18 Pro might feature the same rear display found on the Xiaomi 17 Pro—a feature previously limited to the Chinese market. The phone is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset. For photography, it is likely to sport two 200-megapixel SmartSens sensors, including a 1/1.28-inch 3.0 LOFIC primary sensor.
Leaks suggest that the Xiaomi 18 series could comprise three smartphones: the Xiaomi 18, Xiaomi 18 Pro, and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Reports claim that the company will not launch a Xiaomi 18 Ultra model this time; instead, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max could become the series’ most premium offering. If this happens, it would mark a major shift in Xiaomi’s flagship lineup. According to reports, the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro Max may be launched in India in limited quantities, whereas the Xiaomi 18 and Xiaomi 18 Pro are likely to be made available for general sale.
Leaks also suggest that Xiaomi might unveil various Xiaomi Smart Home and connected devices alongside the smartphones during the launch event in December. The company could include the Xiaomi 18 series in a major product launch event to strengthen its ecosystem. However, Xiaomi has not yet officially confirmed these details; therefore, the launch timeline, models, and other specifications should currently be treated as unverified leaks.