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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max pairs a 6.9-inch display and 8500 mAh battery with dual 200 MP rear cameras; compare its China storage and finish options.

Released · First official release in any country

Global release: Announced. Release window: 2026. Exact release date not confirmed.

Xiaomi confirms a global Pro-series launch in 2026. Participating markets, local prices, and overseas configurations are not confirmed. Xiaomi global Pro-series release announcement Checked .

Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Display diagonal
6.9 in
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Battery capacity
8,500 mAh
Options
12 GB / 256 GB12 GB / 512 GB16 GB / 512 GB16 GB / 1 TB
SKUs
17 SKUs across 1 region See all
Colors
Black, Ice Peach Pink, Galaxy Blue, White, Transparent Edition

Is the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max right for you?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the larger conventional phone in this lineup: its 6.9-inch screen and 77.6 mm body trade pocket space for a larger viewing area than the 6.4-inch, 72 mm-wide Pro. Its 8500 mAh battery is also larger, but capacity alone cannot establish how long it will run under your workload.

Both Pro phones offer a 200 MP main camera, a 200 MP 3.2x periscope, and a 50 MP ultrawide. The Max names its main sensor Light Hunter 960L rather than the Pro's 960 and uses Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 instead of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. Those differences should not be turned into camera-quality or sustained-performance rankings without measurements.

The finish changes the physical specifications. Black, white, and pink fiberglass versions are listed at 235 g and 8.39 mm; blue and transparent glass versions are 240 g and 8.47 mm. The Max also lists 4x4 MIMO on 5 GHz Wi-Fi, whereas the smaller Pro lists 2x2. Its IP68 footnote specifies 6 m of static fresh water for 30 minutes, versus 1.5 m for the Pro; neither claim covers swimming or liquid-damage warranty.

A good fit if

  • You prefer the 6.9-inch screen over the smaller Pro and accept a 235-240 g phone.
  • You need up to 1 TB of storage and want the larger recorded battery capacity within the Pro pair.

Look elsewhere if

  • Choose Xiaomi 18 Pro when a narrower 72 mm body and 203-208 g weight matter more than the Max's larger display.
  • Consider Xiaomi 18 Fold when you need an unfolding inner screen rather than another large conventional phone.

Which configuration to choose

China's store pairs 12 GB RAM with 256 GB or 512 GB and 16 GB RAM with 512 GB or 1 TB. The transparent 16 GB / 1 TB edition costs more than the standard 1 TB option; the extra cost does not buy more memory or storage. All five colors are not offered at every configuration: transparent is 16 GB / 1 TB only. Each listed identifier is an official Xiaomi store SKU for that exact memory/storage/color combination, not a regulatory model number. Xiaomi has announced a global Pro-series launch in 2026. The exact date, overseas configurations, and a dated software-support commitment remain unconfirmed.

Full specifications

Covers every recorded configuration. When a value varies by configuration, the SKUs it applies to are listed under it.

Design

Width
77.6 mm
Height
163.39 mm
Depth
  • 8.39 mm85768, 85770, 85776, 85766, 85779, 85798, 85761, 85769, 85800, 85782, 85785, 85790
  • 8.47 mm85772, 85781, 85796, 85778, 85804
Weight
  • 235 g85768, 85770, 85776, 85766, 85779, 85798, 85761, 85769, 85800, 85782, 85785, 85790
  • 240 g85772, 85781, 85796, 85778, 85804

Display

Panel type
6.9-inch AMOLED main display with hardware privacy mode; 2.9-inch AMOLED rear display, 976 x 596, up to 120 Hz
Resolution width
1,208 px
Resolution height
2,624 px
Display diagonal
6.9 in
Refresh rate
120 Hz

Cameras

Main camera resolution
200 MP
Front camera resolution
50 MP
Camera configuration / limitations
200 MP Light Hunter 960L main camera, 1/1.28-inch sensor, f/1.67, OIS; 200 MP f/2.4 periscope with 3.2x optical zoom and OIS; 50 MP f/2.4 ultrawide with autofocus. Front: 50 MP. Megapixel counts do not establish image quality.

Battery

Maximum wired charging
100 W
Charging conditions
Up to 100 W wired, 50 W wireless, and 27 W wired reverse charging. PPS up to 100 W; PD 2.0/3.0 and QC 2.0/3.0/3+ are supported. Wireless reverse charging is supported; output not confirmed. Maximum power requires compatible accessories and conditions.
Battery capacity
8,500 mAh

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; MLO; 2x2 MIMO at 2.4 GHz and 4x4 MIMO at 5 GHz
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6.0
NFC
Supported
Connectivity
5G; dual nano-SIM; USB-C with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (a compatible data cable is required; the included cable does not support USB 3 transfers); infrared

Software

Security support end date
Not confirmed
Operating system
Xiaomi HyperOS 4
Update commitment
Not confirmed

Performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Durability

Water resistance
IP68; official laboratory conditions: static fresh water at 6 m for 30 minutes, with a water/device temperature difference of no more than 5 degrees Celsius. Resistance can deteriorate; liquid damage is excluded from warranty.

Configuration

Memory
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
256 GB to 1 TB

Configurations & colors

  • BlackFiberglass body. English translation of the China-market color name; not an official global color designation.
  • Ice Peach PinkFiberglass body. English translation of the China-market color name; not an official global color designation.
  • Galaxy BlueGlass body; thickness and weight differ from fiberglass finishes. English translation of the China-market color name; not an official global color designation.
  • WhiteFiberglass body. English translation of the China-market color name; not an official global color designation.
  • Transparent Edition16 GB / 1 TB only; glass body. English translation of the China-market color name; not an official global color designation.

Match the regional SKUs to the confirmed markets below. These countries are verified by official sources; configurations and local stock can differ.

Region and SKUConfigurationConfirmed marketsColors
China8576812 GB / 256 GBChinaBlack
China8577012 GB / 256 GBChinaIce Peach Pink
China8577212 GB / 256 GBChinaGalaxy Blue
China8577612 GB / 256 GBChinaWhite
China8576612 GB / 512 GBChinaWhite
China8577912 GB / 512 GBChinaIce Peach Pink
China8578112 GB / 512 GBChinaGalaxy Blue
China8579812 GB / 512 GBChinaBlack
China8576116 GB / 512 GBChinaIce Peach Pink
China8576916 GB / 512 GBChinaBlack
China8579616 GB / 512 GBChinaGalaxy Blue
China8580016 GB / 512 GBChinaWhite
China8577816 GB / 1 TBChinaGalaxy Blue
China8578216 GB / 1 TBChinaIce Peach Pink
China8578516 GB / 1 TBChinaWhite
China8579016 GB / 1 TBChinaBlack
China8580416 GB / 1 TBChinaTransparent Edition

Software

Software support: Not confirmed.

Source-backed strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • 3.2x optical periscope with OIS.
  • 100 W wired and 50 W wireless charging, subject to accessory and operating conditions.

Limitations

  • Verified configuration coverage is for China; SKUs do not establish regulatory model numbers or overseas carrier support.
  • Model-specific OS upgrade commitment and security end date are not confirmed.

Pricing

US price: Not confirmed. The verified local prices below apply to their listed markets; US availability is not established by these prices.

Local pricing

Market & configurationPrice & source
China, 12 GB / 256 GBCNY 6,999
Store price
Checked Oct 5, 2026 · Source
China, 12 GB / 512 GBCNY 7,999
Store price
Checked Oct 5, 2026 · Source
China, 16 GB / 512 GBCNY 8,999
Store price
Checked Oct 5, 2026 · Source
China, 16 GB / 1 TBCNY 9,999
Store price
Checked Oct 5, 2026 · Source
China, 16 GB / 1 TB (transparent edition)CNY 10,999
Store price
Checked Oct 5, 2026 · Source

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