Xiaomi 18 leaks: Coming with 7,200mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6

Xiaomi 18 leaks show that the device will arrive in December with a 7,200mAh battery, 200MP triple camera system and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor.

Xiaomi, which introduced the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max models to technology enthusiasts in the Chinese market last week, skipped the standard Xiaomi 18 model at the event. However, the newly emerged MIIT certificate and the details shared by leak expert Bald Panda confirmed that the development process of the Xiaomi 18 model is continuing and that it will have impressive hardware features.

The device, which is expected to be released around December, aims to combine compact design with a high-capacity battery and professional-level camera capabilities. This smartphone, which will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, promises a performance that will compete with other members of the series on both software and hardware sides.

Screen and Hardware Performance Stands Out

Xiaomi 18 will come with a flat screen panel that offers users a 6.4-inch size and 1.5K resolution. This device, which will use the M11 panel technology that the company also includes in its newest Pro models, does not compromise on image quality while maintaining its compact form. In terms of design, the flat screen choice seems quite attractive for users looking for an ergonomic usage experience.

The hardware inside the device contains all the power expected from a flagship. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor takes the performance of the device to the top by offering high processing capacity and efficiency. In addition, the 7,200mAh capacity battery surpasses the 7,000mAh value in the Xiaomi 18 Pro model, showing that the standard model may be the best in the series in terms of battery life. 100W fast charging support complements long-term use with the opportunity to charge in a short time.

Camera Setup Pushes the Boundaries

One of the most striking features of Xiaomi 18 is the triple camera setup. According to leaks, the phone promises very detailed photos with its 1/1.28 inch main sensor with a resolution of 200 megapixels. This main camera is accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens for wide-angle shots. On the telephoto camera side, the use of a 200 megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom ability prove that the device will be in a very assertive position in terms of photography.

Software and Release Date Expectations Are Determined

On the software side, Xiaomi 18 will come out of the box with the Android 17-based HyperOS 4 operating system. This modern software infrastructure will enable the system to run more smoothly and use artificial intelligence-supported features in the most efficient way. Regarding the launch process, Xiaomi is expected to follow the December launch strategy it has implemented in previous years. The announcement of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra model in December last year strengthens this expectation. On the other hand, it is still unclear whether the Ultra model will be released in this generation.