Xiaomi 18 Pro series global launch is set for November 17 in Paris

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro series will make its global debut in Paris on November 17. The announcement follows a teaser from Xu Fei, Xiaomi’s VP and CMO, who hinted at the launch date a few days ago.

This marks a change from last year, when only the standard Xiaomi 17 made it to international markets while the Pro models remained exclusive to China. Xiaomi had already confirmed a November launch window for the Xiaomi 18 Pro series, and the company has now revealed the exact date and venue.

Xiaomi 18 Pro series launch time and livestream

The launch event will begin at 14:00 GMT+1 on November 17, which translates to 6:30 PM in India. The event will be livestreamed through both X and YouTube.

Xiaomi has also confirmed three color options for the series: White, Cosmic Blue, and Velvet Red.

Both the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have already appeared in global certification databases. However, earlier leaks suggest their global versions could have smaller batteries than the models sold in China.

One report puts the global Xiaomi 18 Pro at 6,000mAh and the Pro Max at 7,050mAh. The Chinese versions reportedly pack 7,000mAh and 8,500mAh batteries, respectively. These figures came from code strings spotted in an earlier leak, rather than an official announcement, so the final capacities could be different.

India’s launch plans are less clear. Xiaomi has teased the Xiaomi 18 Pro for the Indian market, but has not mentioned the Pro Max so far.