Xiaomi will launch Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max smartphones in Paris on November 17. The Pro Max model in China came with an 8500mAh battery, but there is talk of a smaller battery in the global variant.
Tech: There is good news for the customers waiting for Xiaomi's new flagship phone. The company has fixed the date for launching the Xiaomi 18 Pro series in the international market. Two smartphones will be presented at the event to be held in Paris, the capital of France on 17 November 2026. These include Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Both the phones have been launched earlier in China. Now new information is coming out regarding the battery and price of their global models.
Will be launched on 17th November, program will start at this time in India
Xiaomi has confirmed the launch date of its new flagship smartphone. The company's Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Xu Fei has also shared information about the international launch of this series.
The event will start at 2 pm local time on November 17 in Paris. In India it can be seen from 6.30 pm onwards. The company will telecast the event live on its official YouTube channel and X account.
This time Xiaomi has decided to bring both the Pro models outside China. Last year, the company had launched only the normal model of Xiaomi 17 in the international market. Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max were limited to China.
This time customers will also get a chance to buy big Pro models. However, complete information about whether both phones will be available in all countries has not been given yet.
8500mAh battery in China, there may be change in global model
The most talked about Xiaomi 18 Pro series is its battery. Xiaomi 18 Pro launched in China has a 7000mAh battery. At the same time, the larger Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has an 8500mAh battery.
But the battery of phones coming in the international market may be different.
According to leaked reports, the global model of Xiaomi 18 Pro can be provided with a 6000mAh battery. Similarly, the battery of Pro Max can be 7050mAh instead of 8500mAh.
If this information turns out to be correct, then the global Pro model will have 1000mAh less battery than the Chinese one and the Pro Max will have 1450mAh less battery.
However, Xiaomi has not yet officially confirmed these figures. In such a situation, it will be known only on November 17 that how big a battery the company has actually installed in the international model.
There will be a screen on the back of the phone too
Apart from the big battery in the new series of Xiaomi, the design is also special. An additional display is provided near the cameras on the back of both smartphones.
This screen can be used to view some important information without opening the phone. The company has also emphasized on taking photos and using other facilities through it.
Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 6.4 inch main display and Pro Max has a 6.9 inch main display. Both phones have different sized rear screens.
The company has also made major changes in the matter of camera. The models introduced in China come with a Leica camera system. These include a 200-megapixel main camera and a 200-megapixel telephoto camera.
However, whether all these features will be kept the same in the global variant or there will be some changes, it will be clear after the launch.
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max will come in three colors
Xiaomi has also given information about three colors for the new series. Both phones will be available in White, Cosmic Blue and Velvet Red colors.
The company is specially introducing Velvet Red color. This color may appeal to those customers who want a different design from the usual black or white phones.
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max have also been spotted in international certification databases. This shows the preparations for their global launch.
What could be the price in Europe?
Reports have also surfaced regarding the European price of Xiaomi 18 Pro series. In some online listings, the price of the model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage of Xiaomi 18 Pro is said to be around 1399 to 1449 euros.
At the same time, the price of Pro Max model with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage is said to be around 1799 to 1849 euros.
These figures are of probable prices at present. The company has not announced the official price for the global market. The price may vary due to taxes and other charges in different countries.
When will Xiaomi 18 Pro series arrive in India?
Customers who like Xiaomi's premium smartphones in India are also waiting for the new series.
The company has hinted at Xiaomi 18 Pro for the Indian market. Some tipsters claim that this phone may come to India in December 2026. However, the company has not yet announced its date.
The situation regarding Pro Max is no more clear. At present, the launch of this model in India has not been confirmed.
In such a situation, it is too early to say that both the phones will be available to Indian customers simultaneously.
In the event on November 17, the company can unveil the international price, features and date of start of sales. Indian customers will currently have to wait for the official announcement of the launch in the country.