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Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max were introduced in September of the previous year, equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and rear cameras fine-tuned by Leica. Recently, a new report has emerged that provides updates about their upcoming versions, Xiaomi 18, Xiaomi 18 Pro, and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. The standard model, Xiaomi 18, is expected to have a 6.4-inch screen. It is rumored that the Pro variants will include silicon battery technology. Following the company's past release patterns, it is anticipated that Xiaomi will reveal the new series in September. A leak on Weibo from tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) provided insights into the specs and expected launch of the Xiaomi 18 series. The basic model is said to come in a smaller design and feature a 6.4-inch display with a resolution of 2K. It is expected to have a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, rounded edges, and slim bezels around the screen.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are rumored to include advanced display technologies along with silicon batteries. The tipster claims that the improved features of the Xiaomi 18 Pro models are superior to those of the previous models. Additionally, it is suggested that the Xiaomi 18 Pro will have dual 200-megapixel cameras. If this information is verified, it would be a significant enhancement over the current Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, which possess a triple rear camera system that includes a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel sensor. In the comments, the tipster hinted that the Xiaomi 18 series will have batteries starting with the number '7', indicating a capacity in the range of 7,000mAh. In another post on Weibo, the tipster confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 series is set for a September launch. Last year's Xiaomi 17 series also launched in September before its international rollout. The Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and feature Leica-Tuned Triple rear cameras. The Pro versions also include a secondary M10 display on the back.