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The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to debut in China this month as Xiaomi’s next flagship lineup. While the global launch usually follows several months later, the standard Xiaomi 18 has now appeared in a regional certification. The listing reveals some key details and could also hint at an earlier international release.
Xiaomi 18 global variant appears in NCC database
The Xiaomi 18 global variant has reportedly appeared on Taiwan’s NCC certification platform with model number 2611FPNFAG. The same model was previously spotted on Europe’s EEC certification database in July, although neither listing explicitly confirms the Xiaomi 18 name.
According to the certification, the phone will reportedly be available with 256GB and 512GB storage options. The respective variants are said to offer at least 198GB and 469GB of usable storage. The listing also mentions an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
The certification lists the accompanying charger as model MDY-19-EX. A cross-check with its TÜV Rheinland certification indicates support for 100W wired charging. This would give the global Xiaomi 18 a notable charging capability alongside its flagship hardware.
The timing of the NCC appearance is particularly interesting. The Xiaomi 17 reached the same certification database towards the end of October 2025 before eventually launching internationally in February 2026. The Xiaomi 18 appearing more than a month earlier could indicate that Xiaomi is preparing a faster global rollout this time.
Reports have suggested that Xiaomi may launch only the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China this month. The standard Xiaomi 18, meanwhile, is expected to debut alongside the Xiaomi 18 Ultra in December. Hence, there is a possibility that Xiaomi could hold a single global launch event in December to announce the Xiaomi 18 and 18 Ultra across all markets, including China.
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