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Xiaomi confirms 18 Pro India launch with dual 200MP rear cameras and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Xiaomi said at India Mobile Congress 2026 that the phone will launch in the next few months, but gave no exact date. It joins the iQOO 16 and Motorola Signature 27 among the first phones with the chipset in India.
The numbers
Figures from 91mobiles,
| Xiaomi 17 India starting price: | Rs 89,999 |
|---|---|
| Possible Xiaomi 18 Pro India price: | past Rs 1 lakh |
| Main display size: | 6.4-inch |
| Battery in China version: | 7,000mAh |
| Wired charging in China version: | 100W |
| Periscope optical zoom: | 3.2x |
Why it matters for the brand
Xiaomi has confirmed the 18 Pro for India within the next few months but set no date, so hold off on firm stock commitments and plan premium shelf space, financing and trade-in offers for a phone that could price past Rs 1 lakh, against Rs 89,999 for the Xiaomi 17.
What to track next
- Xiaomi announcing an official India launch date
- India price leaks or listings placing the base model above or below Rs 1 lakh
- India spec sheet confirming or cutting the 7,000mAh battery and 100W wired charging
- Regulatory certification listings for the device in India
- Rival flagship price cuts or offers timed to the 18 Pro teasers
Likely next moves
Our read of what comes next — analysis, not reported by the source.
- Xiaomi is likely to start teasing the Xiaomi 18 Pro in India with a launch date and a dedicated microsite, leaning on the dual 200MP cameras and the 7,000mAh battery as headline features.
- Xiaomi may keep the final India price back until close to launch, so the Rs 1 lakh question stays open and it can judge rival pricing first.
- Rival premium Android makers are likely to answer with flagship promotions or bank-offer bundles once the 18 Pro date is confirmed, to defend buyers in the Rs 1 lakh bracket.
- Expect Xiaomi to push exchange offers and financing tie-ups for Xiaomi 17 owners, to ease the step-up from Rs 89,999.
- Customers in the premium segment are likely to compare the 18 Pro's charging and battery specs against the Xiaomi 17 and rival flagships, and many may wait for launch-day offers before buying.
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