The latest news points out that Xiaomi will continue to obtain the global premiere rights for Qualcomm’s upcoming new flagship processor. Recently, a new flagship phone suspected to be the Xiaomi Mi 18 Pro series has officially passed network access certification, and the specifications have also been exposed simultaneously. In addition to supporting UWB (Ultra Wideband) technology, the new phone also supports the N79 frequency band from 4800MHz to 4960MHz. According to Qualcomm’s schedule of releasing a new chip on September 23, the Xiaomi Mi 18 series will most likely be officially launched on September 24.
Xiaomi’s publishing strategy seems to have been adjusted this year. Industry sources revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 18 series may only launch two high-end positioning models, Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, in the first wave of launches, while the standard version will be delayed. This approach of prioritizing the launch of the Pro series is very similar to the current sales rhythm of the iPhone. It is obviously to focus the market on top performance and imaging technology.
Performance is undoubtedly the biggest selling point of this new machine. The Xiaomi Mi 18 Pro series will be the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen6 Pro chip manufactured using TSMC’s N2P improved 2nm GAA process. Thanks to new technologies, the transistor density has increased by 30% compared to the previous generation 3nm, and there have been substantial improvements in energy consumption control and sustained performance. The architecture adopts the third-generation Oryon’s three-cluster eight-core design, equipped with 16MB of secondary cache memory, built-in Adreno 850 image processor and 18MB of dedicated graphics cache memory. Coupled with the new LPDDR6 high-speed memory, the new machine will reach new technical indicators in terms of device-side AI computing, ray tracing games, and local large model running capabilities.
In terms of screen and body design, both new phones will be equipped with super pixel straight screens, combined with a large R-angle and extremely narrow four-sided equilateral solution, giving a more integrated visual feel. The main advantage of this screen is its energy efficiency, which can display detailed images of 2K resolution with a power consumption close to that of a 1K screen.
As for the imaging system that consumers are concerned about, the Xiaomi Mi 18 Pro series adopts a dual flagship hierarchical configuration. The top-of-the-line Xiaomi Mi 18 Pro Max will exclusively feature a 200-megapixel LOFIC ultra-large main lens, paired with a 200-megapixel outsole telephoto macro lens and an ultra-wide-angle lens, forming a very rare “dual 200-megapixel” three-camera combination. Although the Xiaomi Mi 18 Pro, which is positioned slightly lower, is also equipped with a 200-megapixel ultra-large main lens and a 200-megapixel outsole telephoto macro, the main lens lacks the support of LOFIC technology.
Finally, in terms of battery life, this new machine has a significant breakthrough in battery capacity. Xiaomi Mi 18 Pro, which focuses on a relatively small screen, will be equipped with a large-capacity battery of 7000mAh level, while the larger Pro Max is expected to push the battery capacity to 8000mAh level. Both support 100W wired flash charging and wireless charging functions. Other specifications also include upgraded dual speakers and large-size unit motors. The much-discussed secondary screen feature on the back of the previous generation will also be retained, continuing the brand’s unique functional selling points.
