Xiaomi confirmed on Monday, November 9, 2026, the date of the global debut of the Xiaomi 18 Pro line: the international launch takes place in Paris, France, on November 17 at 2:00 p.m. (GMT+1). The announcement was made on the company's official X account, with the slogan "Back for more" and a focus on the phones' new rear display.
This is an update to what Geekiki reported on November 2, when the company had only confirmed that the models would reach the global market in November, with no date or city set. Now the date, place, and time are confirmed.
What is already known about the phones
The Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are the world's first smartphones with Qualcomm's 2-nanometer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 platforms. The Chinese version, already on sale, features Leica triple cameras with two 200-megapixel sensors, a 7,000 mAh battery in the Pro and an 8,500 mAh battery in the Pro Max, 100 W fast charging, HyperOS 4 based on Android 17, and IP68 and IP69K ratings.
The highlight of the global announcement is the secondary rear display, called the Back Display. Besides showing quick notifications, it works as a viewfinder for selfies taken with the 200-megapixel rear cameras. The Pro has a 6.4-inch LTPO AMOLED main display and a 2.7-inch rear display; the Pro Max has a 6.9-inch main display and a 2.9-inch rear display.
Prices in China and what is still unknown
In China, the Xiaomi 18 Pro starts at 5,999 yuan (about US$894) and the Pro Max at 6,999 yuan (about US$1,043). Prices and memory configurations for global markets have not been announced yet — Xiaomi is expected to detail them at the Paris event.
Featured image: REVU Philippines / Xiaomi.
Sources
- REVU Philippines — Xiaomi 18 Pro Series global launch set for Nov. 17
- Geekiki — Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max head to the global market in November
Transparency: this article was produced with the help of artificial intelligence, based on research and cross-checking of public sources on the internet, including Xiaomi's official post on X and the REVU Philippines report. Please consult the original sources for more details.
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