
Phones already on sale in China, European prices leaked
AI-generated summary
Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max were introduced in China on September 23. The devices feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processors, a 200-megapixel Leica camera and an additional screen on the back inside the main camera block.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro will be introduced to the global market in Paris on November 17. The phones have been on sale in China since late September. However, for users abroad, the real wait is now over.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max on stage in Paris at 14:00
The launch will begin at 14:00 Paris time. The date was announced by Xiaomi Group President and mobile unit manager Lu Weibing. Weibing said that the devices would leave China in September. Moreover, he stated that users abroad showed great interest.
In addition to phones, other technology products will also be introduced at the event. However, Xiaomi has not yet shared the details of these products. Therefore, it will remain unclear which products will be featured on the stage until the launch day.
What does the Chinese model offer?
Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max were introduced in China on September 23. The devices use Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processors. There is a 200-megapixel Leica camera on the back.
There is also an additional screen on the back inside the main camera block. Thus, users can access information from behind the phone.
European prices leaked
Italian online store Epto had previously published preliminary prices for Europe. Accordingly, the prices are as follows:
Xiaomi 18 Pro 256 GB: 1549 euros
Xiaomi 18 Pro 512 GB: 1761 euros
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 512 GB: 1974 euros
In the global market, the phones are expected to be offered in black, white and burgundy colors. On the other hand, these prices are not official because the leak is based on a store listing. Official prices and sales date will be announced at the event on November 17.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Official European prices and on-sale date will be announced at the November 17 launch event.
Very likely · Within days
In addition to phones, other technology products will also be introduced at the event.
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