Xiaomi 18 Pro series to launch internationally

The official Xiaomi account on X shared an image of the white Xiaomi 18 Pro with a message confirming that the 18 Pro series will be released globally this month. This marks the first time Xiaomi smartphones with a secondary screen will be available in Europe, as previous models like the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max were limited to the Chinese market.

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Xiaomi 18 Pro features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor and a 6.4-inch OLED screen. This screen includes a privacy mode that makes the display unreadable from the side, though it is less effective compared to the privacy feature on the Samsung S26 Ultra.

Features of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The 18 Pro Max is equipped with the Extreme version of the Qualcomm chip, a 6.89-inch main screen, a 2.86-inch rear screen, and three camera modules with two 200-megapixel sensors. It weighs 231 grams and is expected to be priced around 1,799 euros, although official prices have not been confirmed yet.

Leaked pricing for the Xiaomi 18 Pro in Europe

On October 22, the leaker billbil-kun shared a price list for France on Dealabs. According to this, the 18 Pro would cost 1,399 euros with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, and 1,599 euros for the 512 GB version. The 18 Pro Max would be priced at 1,599 and 1,799 euros for the same versions.

Availability and pricing on Italian e-commerce site

Two days later, the site Android Treasure reported that the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max were listed on Epto, an Italian e-commerce site where they can already be ordered. Epto lists the 18 Pro at 1,398.90 euros for the 256 GB version and 1,591.90 euros for the 512 GB version, with the 18 Pro Max priced at 1,783.90 euros, only in the 512 GB version.

Price comparison with previous Xiaomi models

If these prices are confirmed, the 18 Pro would cost 400 euros more than the Xiaomi 17, which was launched at 999 euros for the 256 GB version last year. The 18 Pro Max in 512 GB would cost 300 euros more than the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which was released at 1,499 euros with 16 GB of RAM, while the new models only have 12 GB in Europe.

Battery and charging differences in Europe

Europe will see reduced battery capacity in the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max compared to their Chinese versions. The 18 Pro has a 6,000 mAh battery, which is 14% less than the 7,000 mAh in China, and wired charging drops from 100 to 90 watts. The 18 Pro Max has a 7,050 mAh battery, which is 17% less than the 8,500 mAh in China, but it retains the 100 watt charging.

Color options for European market

Europe will have black, white, and a red velvet option for the Xiaomi 18 Pro, while the blue and pink colors sold in China will not be available here. The red velvet option is similar to a special transparent edition with 16 GB and 1 TB storage that only exists in China.