Xiaomi announced its new-generation flagship phones, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Series, in China on September 23. The top-tier model, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, continues the rear-screen design and has been fully upgraded in imaging, performance, and privacy experience. Xiaomi Taiwan said that the Xiaomi 18 Pro Series will officially launch in Taiwan this year, and the global version will bring a further upgraded rear-screen experience and more surprises. Detailed launch information will be announced later.
Rear Screen Evolution: Take Selfies with the Leica Main Camera and Preview the Composition Directly on the Rear Screen
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max features an upgraded Back Display. Users can take selfies and group photos with the Leica main camera, preview compositions in real time through the back screen, and start shooting using gestures or voice commands. The back screen also supports personalized wallpapers, pet-themed clocks, and mini games, turning the back of the phone into an interactive interface that combines practical functionality with personal style.
Leica dual 200MP, with a 75mm telephoto lens supporting 12cm ultra-clear macro.
In terms of imaging, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is equipped with a Leica dual 200MP camera system, in which the 75mm 200MP telephoto lens supports ultra-clear macro photography with a minimum focus distance of up to 12cm, capturing rich details in everyday life, from subject close-ups to close-range textures.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 paired with Xiaomi Privacy Display
On the performance front, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and on-device AI. For privacy protection, Xiaomi Privacy Display has been added, allowing selective privacy protection for specific apps, notifications, floating windows, and split-screen, and you can also customize a long press of the AI button to activate protection, making everyday use more convenient.
Dual-size flagship strategy, with the Pro and Pro Max splitting responsibilities.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Series features a dual-size configuration, consisting of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. The 18 Pro Max is the top-tier model in the series, with the rear display, Leica dual 200-megapixel cameras, and privacy display all concentrated in this model. Xiaomi Taiwan describes this generation as a dual-size imaging flagship, making imaging, performance, and privacy experience the key upgrade priorities.
Debuting this year, the global version’s rear screen gets another upgrade.
Xiaomi Taiwan stated that the Xiaomi 18 Pro Series will officially launch in Taiwan this year. The global version will deliver a further upgraded rear display experience. Detailed launch information will be announced later, and we will also provide first-hand coverage at that time.
Source: KOCPC Chinese