GoKawiilXiaomi 18 leak reveals Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip and 7,000mAh battery
A new leak from tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo details the standard Xiaomi 18, which is expected to launch after the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max. The compact flagship is said to feature a large camera island, two-tone metal rear finish, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, a roughly 7,000mAh battery, and dual 200MP cameras, but without the Pro model's Smart Privacy Display.
GoKawiil's interpretation of the reporting above, not reported fact.
If accurate, the leak suggests Xiaomi is pushing flagship-level hardware into a smaller form factor, which could appeal to buyers who want compact phones without major performance trade-offs. The staggered rollout mirrors Apple's own delay of its base iPhone 18, hinting that some Chinese manufacturers may be aligning release strategies with Apple's component or supply timelines. The omission of the Privacy Display feature could also be a way for Xiaomi to differentiate pricing tiers within its lineup.
- Xiaomi 18 reportedly delayed behind the Pro and Pro Max models, similar to Apple's iPhone 18 strategy.
- Leaked specs include a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, ~7,000mAh battery, and dual 200MP cameras.
- The base model will reportedly lack the Smart Privacy Display feature found on the Xiaomi 18 Pro.
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-10-26
Published there as: “Don’t buy the Pro just yet: This smaller, metal flagship could be worth the wait”
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