Xiaomi 18 Pro Leak Points to Major Camera Upgrade Ahead of Launch

The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch later this year, with the lineup likely to include a standard model alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro. While Xiaomi has not yet shared official details, a recent leak points to major camera upgrades across the upcoming flagship smartphones.

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, an unnamed compact flagship with a 6.3-inch display is expected to feature a dual 200MP rear camera setup. Although the leak does not directly mention the Xiaomi 18 series, accompanying discussions suggest the device in question could be the Xiaomi 18 Pro. Previous models such as the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Pro also featured 6.3-inch displays, with the Pro variant receiving more advanced camera hardware, a pattern that is expected to continue with the next generation.

The leak indicates that the Xiaomi 18 Pro may be equipped with a 200MP primary camera along with a 200MP periscope telephoto lens. If accurate, this would place Xiaomi among the first manufacturers to introduce a dual 200MP camera system on a compact flagship. The rumored Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is also expected to receive the same camera configuration, aligning it with other upcoming ultra-premium smartphones.

Improvements may not be limited to the Pro models. The base Xiaomi 18 is also tipped to include a periscope telephoto camera, suggesting meaningful camera upgrades across the entire lineup rather than exclusive enhancements for higher-end variants.

In terms of design, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are expected to retain the overall styling and rear display elements seen in the previous generation. The compact 6.3-inch form factor is also expected to remain unchanged, continuing Xiaomi’s focus on powerful hardware in a smaller flagship design.

The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to debut later this year, although Xiaomi has yet to officially confirm the specifications, pricing, or launch timeline.