Last year, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 15s Pro powered by its homegrown Xring O1 chip. There have been reports that the brand is now working on a successor version of the chip dubbed the Xring O3. Speculation suggests that the Xring O3 may debut as early as this year, possibly powering the upcoming Xiaomi 17 Fold (tentative name) foldable smartphone. Now, a new leak reveals that it may also power the next-generation Ultra-branded flagship phone.

Xiaomi’s mysterious Ultra flagship with Xring O3 in the works

Tipster Yogesh Brar suggests that Xiaomi is working on a new Ultra-branded smartphone powered by its in-house Xring O3 chipset. The report indicates that this device is being developed alongside the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Ultra, which is still expected later this year.

The new Xring O3-powered Ultra model is said to be a separate offering from the 18 Ultra, raising questions about its positioning within Xiaomi’s flagship lineup. It is also being suggested that this device may remain limited to China, with no plans for a global rollout at this stage.

What’s known about the Xring O3?

Reports have revealed that the Xring O3 will arrive with a simplified yet more powerful architecture. It is expected to shift to an octa-core design, moving away from the earlier 10-core layout. The new setup may include a Prime core clocked at up to 4.05GHz, Titanium cores at around 3.42GHz, and efficiency-focused little cores reaching 3.02GHz.

The GPU is also tipped to improve, nearing 1.5GHz frequencies. Memory speeds may remain unchanged at 9600 MT/s. Overall, these changes are likely aimed at improving multitasking, background processing, and sustained performance efficiency across demanding workloads.

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New leaks suggest Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Xiaomi 18 Ultra earlier than expected this year. According to information shared by well-known tipster Smart Pikachu, the company may keep the same release pattern it used for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Instead of launching early in the year like older Ultra models, the upcoming device could debut in China toward the end of the year, possibly around December.

The camera system could see a major change. Xiaomi is reportedly testing a quad-camera setup for the Xiaomi 18 Ultra. This would be a shift from the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (review), which moved away from a traditional four-camera layout and introduced a mechanical zoom solution instead. If the latest leak is accurate, Xiaomi may return to a four-lens configuration to offer more focal length options and improve overall camera versatility.

Before the 17 Ultra adopted its triple-camera arrangement, Xiaomi used a quad-camera system on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. That setup included a 50MP primary wide-angle camera, a 50MP telephoto lens, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. If Xiaomi does not introduce a completely new camera concept this year, a similar configuration could return on the Xiaomi 18 Ultra.

To understand the direction Xiaomi may take with the 18 Ultra, it helps to look at the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which launched in China about three months ago, in December. The phone features a 6.9-inch 2K LTPO OLED display with a refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor paired with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage.

The device carries a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with support for 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. It also includes an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Photography was the major focus. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra introduced a 50MP primary camera with a 1-inch sensor and f/1.67 aperture, along with a 50MP ultra-wide camera offering a 115-degree field of view. The telephoto system uses a 200MP sensor paired with a Leica APO zoom lens that provides continuous optical zoom from 3.2x to 4.3x.

With the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, leaks indicate Xiaomi may expand the camera system again while also upgrading the chipset and battery capacity. More details about the additional lens and final hardware are expected to surface in the coming months.

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Xiaomi is reportedly working on the Xiaomi 18 lineup for the Chinese market. So far, the lineup is expected to include the Xiaomi 18, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and 18 Ultra. The Ultra edition may debut by the end of this year, whereas the other three models may go official in September in China. A new leak, courtesy of tipster Digital Chat Station, has revealed that the entire lineup will feature a 200-megapixel camera.

Xiaomi 18’s entire lineup to feature 200MP cameras

The new leak suggests that the current engineering samples of the entire Xiaomi 18 series are equipped with a 200-megapixel camera backed by a large 1/1.28-inch sensor. The tipster added that this generation is said to feature a dual 200-megapixel imaging system, described internally as a landmark upgrade for the brand’s camera capabilities.

As per previous reports, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max may both sport dual 200-megapixel cameras in their rear setup. These could be used for the primary and periscope telephoto cameras.

The standard Xiaomi 17 has a telephoto camera in its rear camera setup. However, rumors surrounding the Xiaomi 18 suggest that it will be equipped with a periscope telephoto camera. Related rumors also suggest that the Xiaomi 18’s periscope telephoto camera will feature a 200-megapixel sensor.

Speaking of the standard Xiaomi 18, it may arrive with a slight increase in display size, reaching 6.4 inches compared to 6.3 inches on the Xiaomi 17. As far as the chipset is concerned, the Xiaomi 18, 18 Pro, and 18 Pro Max are all expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip. Likely, the Xiaomi 18 Ultra could be equipped with the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC.

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Xiaomi is expected to unveil the Xiaomi 18 series in September in China. Initially, the lineup may include the Xiaomi 18, 18 Pro, and 18 Pro Max, followed by the Xiaomi 18 Ultra’s launch by the end of the year. Today, tipster Digital Chat Station shared a Weibo post revealing key details about the Xiaomi 18.

Xiaomi 18 key details tipped

To recall, the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Pro are compact flagship phones equipped with a 6.3-inch display. DCS’s latest leak suggests that the Xiaomi 18’s display size may slightly increase to 6.4 inches while still retaining a compact form factor. It is likely that the Xiaomi 18 Pro may also feature a 6.4-inch display. The inclusion of a larger screen could allow Xiaomi to incorporate more advanced components inside.

Past reports have claimed that the Xiaomi 18 will finally receive a periscope telephoto camera, which would be a major upgrade since its predecessor features a standard telephoto camera. The new leak reveals that not only the Xiaomi 18, but also other models in the series, such as the 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and 18 Ultra, may all feature a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.

The tipster has previously claimed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will feature dual 200-megapixel cameras, possibly for the primary and periscope telephoto sensors. Speaking of the Pro models, these devices are expected to retain a rear-facing secondary display, but it may be more versatile than before.

Moving to the chipset department, early reports suggest that the Xiaomi 18, 18 Pro, and 18 Pro Max may feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. Xiaomi may reserve the more advanced and costlier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for the Xiaomi 18 Ultra.

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Xiaomi is reportedly preparing its next-generation flagship lineup, with early leaks hinting at significant hardware changes for the Xiaomi 18 series. A new leak suggests that imaging capabilities could receive a notable upgrade, particularly for the Pro variants. At present, a 200-megapixel camera is only limited to the Ultra variant, but the new leak reveals that even Pro models will come equipped with it.

Xiaomi 18 Pro series could feature 200-megapixel cameras

According to well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, an upcoming Xiaomi flagship phone equipped with a 6.3-inch display and dual 200-megapixel cameras is in the works. While it appears to be a Xiaomi leak, he has not specified the name of the device.

Based on Xiaomi’s current lineup strategy, both the standard Xiaomi 18 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are expected to retain a compact form factor like the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Pro. However, major camera enhancements are likely to be reserved for the Pro model. Hence, it can be assumed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro may feature dual 200-megapixel cameras, as per the new leak.

There’s a possibility that Xiaomi may continue mirroring hardware between Pro and Pro Max variants. Similar to how the Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max share siimlar camera systems, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max may offer the same dual 200-megapixel setup while differentiating itself with different camera sensors, a larger display, and higher battery capacity. A 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens is also expected to complement the main sensors. Both the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max feature a more versatile secondary display on the back.

DCS has previously claimed that the standard Xiaomi 18 could finally introduce a periscope telephoto camera, replacing the existing telephoto unit with improved optical zoom capabilities.

Across the lineup, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset is rumored to power Xiaomi 18, 18 Pro, and 18 Pro Max, while the Xiaomi 18 Ultra may adopt a higher-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro variant. The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to debut in China around September, with the Ultra model potentially arriving later in the year.

Xiaomi is currently gearing up to launch the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra globally. Reports have claimed that the Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will remain exclusive to the Chinese market. Therefore, there is no clarity on whether Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will be released globally.

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