Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max may have just been certified

According to reports from industry outlet GSMArena, two upcoming flagship devices from Xiaomi, the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, have reportedly received certification for sale in the Chinese market. These filings suggest that the company is preparing for a significant hardware refresh, with both models expected to feature 100W wired charging capabilities and integrated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology.

Industry analysts anticipate that these devices will be among the first to utilize Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro system-on-chip. According to information shared by the prominent industry leaker Digital Chat Station on the social media platform Weibo, the new lineup is expected to bring substantial improvements to screen quality, camera performance, and overall processing power compared to previous iterations.

While the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are slated for a potential September launch in China, reports indicate that a standard 'vanilla' Xiaomi 18 model will not be included in this specific release. This strategy appears to align with broader industry trends where manufacturers focus on premium-tier offerings to differentiate their portfolios. Xiaomi has not yet issued an official statement regarding the specifications or the release timeline for these devices.