The basic Xiaomi 18 can get the characteristics usually associated with more expensive flagships: 200 MP camera, 100 W fast charging and up to 16 GB of RAM. At the same time, the new leak indicates a weight of about 200 g. For a smartphone with a 6.4-inch display, this is quite a lot, especially if Xiaomi plans to position it as a compact model.
Information comes from a Digital Chat Station insider. He did not name the manufacturer, but only described a smartphone with a 2nm processor. IT Home edition connected these characteristics with standard Xiaomi 18. However, this is not yet confirmed information, so the characteristics should be taken as rumors.
What characteristics are attributed to Xiaomi 18
According to previous leaks, the smartphone will receive the maximum configuration 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. An improved display, a larger sensor of the main camera and a battery of increased capacity are also mentioned. However, the insider did not specify which model he was comparing these components to.
Other sources complement the picture with more specific characteristics. Xiaomi 18 is credited with:
- processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6;
- flat OLED display with a diagonal of 6.4 inches with a resolution of 1.5K;
- 7200 mAh battery;
- 100 W wired charging;
- 200 MP main camera;
- 200 MP telephoto camera;
- 50 MP ultra-wide-angle camera.
However, the configuration of the cameras still remains controversial: different insiders call an unequal number of modules on the back panel.
Why is the leak associated with the standard Xiaomi 18
There are several indirect confirmations. The smartphone with model number M261DB passed the Chinese 3C certification on November 6. The documents indicate support for 100W wired charging. Insider Experience More claims that it is about the base Xiaomi 18, and its presentation in China will take place in December. It is also reported that Chinese sellers have already opened pre-orders without revealing all the specifications. Xiaomi itself is not in a hurry to reveal details yet. The head of the company’s phone division, Lu Weibin, previously confirmed the existence of the standard Xiaomi 18 model and said that it will be released separately from the Pro series. The company has not yet announced other official characteristics.
Xiaomi 18 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro: The main issue is weight
For comparison, the Xiaomi 18 Pro went on sale in China on September 23. It has a 6.4-inch display, a 7,000mAh battery, a 200MP primary camera, and weighs 203g. The starting price is 5,999 yuan — about $900.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max starting at 6,999 yuan (about $1,050) and equipped with an 8,500 mAh battery. Basic Xiaomi 18, according to rumorswon’t have the optional rear display that both Pro models have. The charging power of 100 W will also not be an innovation – such an indicator was already in the previous generation of Xiaomi 17.
But the weight raises the most questions. If the smartphone really weighs about 200 g, the difference with the Xiaomi 18 Pro will be only about 3 g. It will be difficult to call such a device compact. In the comments to the Digital Chat Station post, users also noted the significant weight. The insider explained that combining a large battery, a large camera sensor and a light weight is not easy. This is an understandable compromise, but for buyers who are looking for a lightweight compact smartphone, it may prove essential. If the Xiaomi 18 will be almost as heavy as the Pro version, its appeal will depend primarily on the price.
When will Xiaomi 18 be released outside of China
According to preliminary data, the Chinese presentation of the standard Xiaomi 18 is scheduled for December 2026. Global release dates have not yet been announced. At the same time, Xiaomi confirmed the event in Paris November 17 at 14:00 local time. At it, the company will present the international Xiaomi 18 Pro series, new wearable devices and Mijia smart home products. According to available information, the basic model is not included in the program of this presentation. For Ukrainian buyers, this means that the global version of the standard Xiaomi 18 will have to wait. And for now, the main question remains: will Xiaomi be able to offer a sufficiently compact case, or will we simply get a version of the flagship that is reduced in size, but not in weight.
