The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.
Xiaomi 18 with LPDDR6: what to expect from the brand’s next generation and the future flagship Snapdragon
For months there has been talk of the next flagship chipset manufactured by Qualcomm, but recently things have become more tangible. The SoC should have two versions, the Pro (labeled SM8975) and the standard (SM8950); in both cases there would be the shift to the 2 nm production process and a CPU 2+3+3 with Oryon-customized cores and Adreno 850 and 845 GPUs.
The big difference between the versions would lie precisely in the memory: the new LPDDR6 RAM (which promises a 33% speed increase and 20% higher energy efficiency) would remain exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Recently a technical confirmation arrived: the Qualcomm chipset supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM. So on one hand we will have higher performance, but the other side of the coin will be the impact on the final price: there will surely be price increases for end users, in line with production cost rises.
Xiaomi 18 Pro, but not only
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in September, but a few details already seem defined – even though there is still a long way to go before debut. The series would continue to offer three models, two compact 6.3″ and a Pro Max of 6.9″.
Three additions are expected: 7,000 mAh batteries, the return of the rear Second Display (likely Pro models or perhaps only Pro Max) and cameras of 200 MP for all. Below is a very early draft of the specs sheet, to be taken with caution.
- Dimensions and weight: /
- Colors: /
- Certification: IP68
- Display: Flat AMOLED 6.3″ 1.5K (2,656 x 1,220 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling at 300 Hz, 12-bit color, DC Dimming 2,160 Hz and peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, Xiaomi Shield Glass
- Rear display: Flat AMOLED 2.7″ HD (904 x 572 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz refresh, touch at 120 Hz, DC Dimming and 3,500 nits
- Security: under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasound)
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 2 nm TSMC
- CPU octa-core
- 2 x 5.0/6.0 GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- 3 x ? GHz – Oryon
- GPU: Adreno 850
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR6
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 5.0 non-expandable
- Battery: 7,000 mAh, silicon-carbon
- Charging: 100W, wireless 50W, reverse wired/wireless 22.5W
- Camera: triple 200 + 50 + 200 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto periscope/macro with OIS | Leica optics
- Selfie camera: 100 MP (f/?)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, UWB
- Operating system: Android 17 with HyperOS 4
The base Xiaomi 18 should have the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, thus with LPDDR5X memory – the new standard would be reserved only for the higher-end Pro. The same fate should also befall Redmi and POCO: Redmi K100 Pro Max and POCO F9 Ultra would be the only devices in their respective lines with LPDDR6 RAM.
On one side, Xiaomi is preparing the new proprietary chip XRING O2, while Lei Jun’s company continues to rely on Qualcomm. The relationship between the two companies is quite solid, and every year the first device equipped with the latest flagship Snapdragon is always a model from the Chinese company.
Things are not expected to change even with Xiaomi 18: the future flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and will mark the transition to LPDDR6 RAM – although there may be some snags.