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Turkey launch date announced for Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max
Having been on sale in the Chinese market for a long time, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are launching globally. Both smartphones are also heading to Turkey, and their global launch date has been announced.
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The Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, which went on sale in China in September, will enter the global market with a launch event in Paris on November 17, though global versions may arrive on shelves with smaller batteries. The path has opened for Turkey as well, and we compiled the specifications and leaked pricing details for both phones.
Xiaomi officially announced the global launch date for its new flagship models, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. According to a post from the company's X account, the launch event will take place on November 17, 2026, in Paris, France. The standard Xiaomi 18, the base model of the series, will not be part of this event; the device will reportedly be released at a later date. Apple had similarly postponed the standard version of the iPhone 18 to a later date.
Rear display technology heads outside China for the first time
The Paris launch marks the first time Xiaomi brings its rear-mounted secondary display hardware to the global market. The rear screens on the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max models introduced last year were limited to the Chinese market. In its announcement for the new series, the company included statements indicating that the panel design on the rear surface has been updated.
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According to the official post, the series coming in two different screen sizes will retain flagship hardware components. The devices feature a new privacy display technology and OLED LTPO panels offering a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Phones using this panel provide a strong experience, especially in daily use. Apple has also shifted to 120Hz screens on its Pro models.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and dual 200 MP Leica camera
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor powers the technical foundation of the series. On the imaging side, a dual 200 MP resolution camera setup developed in partnership with Leica is used.
Battery capacity decreases in global versions
The downside comes on the battery side. Significant differences will exist between the Chinese models and those distributed globally. The battery capacities of the Xiaomi 18 Pro family will be as follows:
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| Model | China Version Battery | Expected Global Model Battery |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 18 Pro | 7,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | 8,500 mAh | 7,050 mAh |
Alongside the reduction in battery capacity, the series is expected to go on sale with higher price tags, in line with general cost increases across the 2026 flagship smartphone market. Xiaomi also stated that the November 17 presentation will include additional unannounced reveals.
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This article was translated from Turkish. Read the original article in Turkish.
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