Xiaomi‘s next flagship could bring several notable upgrades over the Xiaomi 17 Pro if the latest leak is accurate. The Xiaomi 18 Pro, expected to launch alongside the Xiaomi 18 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max this September, is rumored to improve its chipset, cameras, battery, audio, and overall design.
Here’s what’s changing
Compared to the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro is tipped to offer:
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset instead of the previous-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
- A redesigned flat “ultra-clear” display with larger rounded corners and ultra-thin, symmetrical bezels.
- A 200MP main camera with an ultra-large sensor, replacing the 50MP main camera on the Xiaomi 17 Pro.
- A 200MP telephoto macro camera with a larger sensor, replacing the previous 50MP telephoto unit.
- A battery with at least 7,000mAh, up from the Xiaomi 17 Pro’s 6,300mAh battery.
- 100W wired charging with wireless charging support.
- Upgraded dual stereo speakers and a larger vibration motor for improved audio and haptics.
It is still unclear whether the Xiaomi 18 Pro will ship with Android 17, as Xiaomi has yet to confirm its software version.
While these details remain based on leaks, the rumored Xiaomi 18 Pro appears to be a substantial upgrade over its predecessor, with improvements in nearly every major area, from performance and cameras to battery life and multimedia experience.