A device with the model number M261DB has recently been listed on China’s 3C certification platform. The reports suggest that this is the standard model of the Xiaomi 18, which supports 100W fast-charging technology.
Xiaomi has not officially confirmed the device’s name or release date. However, these initial leaked details regarding the Xiaomi 18 point toward an official announcement next month, that is, in December.
The standard version was notably absent from the Xiaomi 18 Pro series launch event on September 23. The company has confirmed that the ‘Pro’ series will arrive on the global market this year, but it has not yet shared any plans regarding the global release of the base model.
Xiaomi 18 Expected Specifications
The specifications of the upcoming Xiaomi 18 point to a significant improvement for average users. According to leaked information, it features a 2-nanometer flagship chip, a flagship-quality display, a 200-megapixel dual-camera setup, and a massive 7200mAh battery.
Specifically, the standard phone is likely to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor, which is also known as the sixth-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra. Every new feature of the Xiaomi 18 leaked so far points to exceptional everyday durability and superb processing power.
For the sake of comparison, it is worth noting that the Pro model already features the sixth-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra processor, built using the same 2-nanometer technology. The Pro model features a slightly smaller 7000mAh battery.
The Pro version also features a Leica-branded triple-lens camera system, capable of capturing images at various focal lengths. It features a 6.4-inch display, equipped with the new M11 illumination system.
