Xiaomi 18
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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
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Display 6.4 inches
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Battery 7000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion, non-removable
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Camera 200 MP
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Xiaomi 18: At a Glance
Xiaomi 18 has a 6.4-inch LTPO AMOLED display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, a 200 MP main camera and a 7000 mAh battery.
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Specs
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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| 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Network | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
LAUNCH
| Announced | 2026, September 23 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 27 |
BODY
| Dimensions | 151.5 x 71.8 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 2.83 x 0.33 in) |
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| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3), glass back, aluminum alloy frame |
| SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano-SIM and eSIM / Dual Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistant | IP68 / IP69 dust/water resistant (high-pressure water jets & immersion up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3800 nits (peak) |
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| Size | 6.4 inches, 99.4 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~548 ppi density) |
| Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 |
PLATFORM
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 17, HyperOS 4 |
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| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (2 nm) |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (2x4.85 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.85 GHz Oryon Performance) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Adreno 850 |
MEMORY
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | No |
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| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.1) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. |
200 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, Leica Summilux 200 MP, f/2.6, 75mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom, telemacro 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), PDAF |
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| Camera Features | Leica lenses, Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. | 50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), PDAF |
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| Features | HDR, panorama, Dolby Vision |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Wireless Audio) |
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| 3.5mm jack | No |
COMMS
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band/tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | Yes |
| Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG |
Features
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
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BATTERY
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Si/C Li-Ion, non-removable |
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| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 7000 mAh |
| Placement | Not specified |
| Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. | 100W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge, 10W reverse wireless |
MISC
| Colors | Black, White, Velvet Red, Ice Blue |
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| Model | 2609BPN60G, 2609BPN60C |
| SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | 1.09 W/kg (head), 1.05 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | 0.98 W/kg (head), 1.32 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $799.00 / CNY 4,999 / €1,099.00 |
TESTS
| Performance | AnTuTu: 3,280,000 (v10) | GeekBench: 10,850 (v6) |
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| Display | 2100 nits HBM brightness, 3800 nits peak |
| Loudspeaker | Not specified |
| Battery (new) | Active use score 18:45h |
Reasons to Buy (Pros)
- Compact 6.4-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED flagship with ultra-narrow 1.1mm bezels
- Dual 200MP Leica Summilux rear cameras (200MP Main + 200MP Periscope Telephoto) plus 50MP Ultrawide
- High-density 7,000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless HyperCharge
- 2nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor with IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance
Reasons to Avoid (Cons)
- Omits the secondary rear display found on the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max
- HyperOS 4 includes pre-installed regional apps out of the box
- Global European pricing is significantly higher than China domestic launch pricing
The Xiaomi 18 is a Xiaomi smartphone that pairs a 6.4 inches, 99.4 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) (LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3800 nits (peak)) display with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (2 nm) processor. Announced in 2026, September 23 (Available. Released 2026, September 27), the device is positioned for buyers looking for a competitive option around 799.
Design and Display
On the outside, the Xiaomi 18 measures 151.5 x 71.8 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 2.83 x 0.33 in) and weighs 195 g (6.88 oz), featuring a Glass front (Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3), glass back, aluminum alloy frame construction. The front is built around a 6.4 inches, 99.4 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3800 nits (peak) panel with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~548 ppi density), giving users sharp text rendering and smooth scrolling for everyday browsing and media playback.
Performance, Software, and Memory
Powering the Xiaomi 18 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (2 nm) SoC (Octa-core (2×4.85 GHz Oryon Prime + 6×3.85 GHz Oryon Performance)) paired with the Adreno 850 GPU. Memory configurations include 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.1) (Card slot: No). Out of the box, the phone runs Android 17, HyperOS 4.
Camera Configuration
For photography, the rear camera setup consists of: 200 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, Leica Summilux 200 MP, f/2.6, 75mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom, telemacro 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), PDAF. Video capture on the main system supports 8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR. On the front, selfie duties and video calls are handled by a 50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), PDAF camera.
Battery Life, Charging, and Connectivity
Battery capacity is rated at 7000 mAh (Si/C Li-Ion, non-removable), with charging support rated at 100W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge, 10W reverse wireless. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band/tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct) and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG.
Xiaomi 18 — Frequently Asked Questions
What processor and storage options does the Xiaomi 18 have?
The Xiaomi 18 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (2 nm) chipset with an Octa-core (2x4.85 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.85 GHz Oryon Performance) CPU and Adreno 850 GPU. Memory and storage configurations include 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.1).
What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the Xiaomi 18?
The Xiaomi 18 comes with a 7000 mAh battery (Si/C Li-Ion, non-removable) and supports 100W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge, 10W reverse wireless.
How good is the Xiaomi 18 camera setup?
On the rear, the Xiaomi 18 features 200 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, Leica Summilux | 200 MP, f/2.6, 75mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom, telemacro | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), PDAF. It supports video recording at 8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR. For selfies, it includes a 50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), PDAF front camera.
Does the Xiaomi 18 support 5G, NFC, and a headphone jack?
Yes, the Xiaomi 18 supports 5G networks (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA). NFC support: Yes. 3.5mm headphone jack: No.
What is the price and release status of the Xiaomi 18?
The estimated retail price of the Xiaomi 18 is around $799. Market status: Available. Released 2026, September 27. Available colorways include Black, White, Velvet Red, Ice Blue.
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