The Xiaomi 18 series has pretty much been confirmed to debut as the first smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. The lineup will likely initially feature three devices: the Xiaomi 18, Xiaomi 18 Pro, and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max.
The standard and Pro models are expected to be the compact offering, while the Pro Max edition will serve as the big-screen flagship.
Now, prolific tipster Digital Chat Station has shared fresh exclusive details specifically about the camera hardware of this “large-screen flagship.“
According to the leak, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will pack a 200MP main camera with a large 1/1.28-inch sensor. What makes it special is the inclusion of next-generation LOFIC technology, which is said to improve dynamic range, especially in challenging lighting conditions.
Even more interesting is the telephoto setup. The engineering sample reportedly features a 200MP 1/1.56-inch telephoto sensor with a 3x± focal length and an F2.4± aperture. It also supports close-up, telephoto, and macro photography. Crucially, both the sensor and the lens assembly have been completely redesigned from the ground up.
What we know so far
According to previous reports, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will feature a 6.9-inch flat display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, and a battery capacity of around 8,500mAh with 100W wired fast charging support. It is also likely to offer 50W wireless charging.
On the software side, as a next-generation model, it is expected to ship with HyperOS 4 based on Android 17.
Design-wise, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is expected to continue the rear-display concept seen in the previous generation, with this secondary screen evolving into an AI-powered smart window that enables more dynamic and context-aware interactions.
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September 2026.
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