Xiaomi's Gorgeous New 18 Series Phones With Triple Leica Cameras Will Go Global
The phones add Leica-branded dual 200MP cameras, a rear screen and a privacy display that can block side views on apps, split screens and notifications.
- On Wednesday, Xiaomi officially launched the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processors and a hardware-based Smart Privacy Display that reduces off-angle visibility to roughly 1% beyond 60 degrees.
- Samsung pioneered hardware-level Privacy Displays earlier this year with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, prompting rivals to develop alternatives. Xiaomi's implementation adds software triggers like voice commands and shoulder-surfer detection, aiming to balance privacy with improved usability.
- The 18 Pro series features batteries up to 8,500mAh with 32 percent silicon content and a Leica-backed dual 200MP camera system including a 75mm telephoto lens capable of macro focusing from 12cm. Pricing for the Pro starts at 5,999CNY.
- Unlike the China-exclusive 17 Pro, Xiaomi has confirmed a global launch for the 18 Pro series scheduled for later this year. This marks the first international release of a Pro-series device, signaling Xiaomi's expanded ambitions in premium markets.
- Although Samsung's aggressive Privacy Display implementation faced reports of brightness loss and eye strain, Xiaomi's SuperPixel 2.0 panel uses full RGB subpixel arrangements to mitigate these issues. This positions Xiaomi as a key competitor in the evolving privacy-focused Android hardware landscape.
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Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 18 Pro in China, with sales starting on September 23, 2026. The flagship features a 6.4-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, dual 200MP Leica cameras and a 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Prices start at CNY 5,999 in China. 📲 Xiaomi 18 Pro Price, Specifications and Features Revealed; Launched in China.
Xiaomi’s new 18 Pro phones improve on Samsung’s privacy display
Xiaomi's new 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max launched in China today, and feature a more flexible take on the privacy display tech introduced this year on Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra. They combine it with returning rear screens, two 200-megapixel cameras, and both of Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips. A global launch […]
The Xiaomi 18 Pro brings Privacy Display which can hide content from the sides and works across multiple displays.
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