Xiaomi has confirmed November 17 as the global launch date for its Xiaomi 18 Pro series. The company will introduce the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at an event in Paris. The event will begin at 13:00 UTC and will also feature some additional announcements. Xiaomi has confirmed that the launch will be streamed live on YouTube and X.
Both smartphones first launched in China in late September. Since then, Xiaomi has gradually shared details about their international release. The company initially confirmed a global launch before narrowing the timeline to November.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro series will feature a secondary rear display and a Leica dual-200MP camera system. Xiaomi says both features will offer improved personalization and photography experiences.
However, the November 17 event will only feature the two Pro models. The rumored standard Xiaomi 18 is not expected to appear. Meanwhile, reports suggest Xiaomi has canceled the Xiaomi 18 Ultra. There could still be another product announcement at the event. The Xiaomi Watch S5 41mm is a possible candidate, as it remains exclusive to China.
However, international buyers may face some compromises. Previous leaks suggest the global Xiaomi 18 Pro models will have smaller batteries than their Chinese counterparts. Their European prices are also expected to be considerably higher. Xiaomi has yet to confirm the global pricing and battery capacities. More details should emerge during the November 17 launch event.
