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Base 18 flagship.
The Xiaomi 18 is a flagship Xiaomi smartphone released Oct 2026, with a launch price of $700. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with a 6.36" 1.5K 120 Hz LTPO display, a capable main camera and a 6,500 mAh silicon battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 88/100 — Xiaomi 18 compact. Standout strengths: 6.36" compact flagship. and 6,500 mah si-c + 80 w wireless. Main trade-off: hyperos bloat.
Xiaomi 18 compact.
Xiaomi 18 keeps compact 6.36" flagship with SD 8 Elite Gen 5 and 6,500 mAh Si-C + Leica imaging.
Read the full review- 6.36" compact flagship.
- 6,500 mAh Si-C + 80 W wireless.
- Leica color science.
- IP68 rated.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the 18 compares
| 18 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 88 | 89 | 88 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | SD 8 Elite | SD 8 Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.36" 1.5K 120 Hz LTPO | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.73" LTPO AMOLED |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP · f/1.6-4.0 |
| Battery | 6,500 mAh silicon | 5,000 mAh | 5,300 mAh |
| Launch price | $700 | $1,299 | $1,499 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the 18 released?
The 18 was released in Oct 2026.
How much does the 18 cost?
The 18 launched at $700 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the 18 screen size and type?
The 18 has a 6.36" 1.5K 120 Hz LTPO display.
What chipset does the 18 use?
The 18 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the 18 have?
The 18 ships with 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the 18 battery capacity?
The 18 has a 6,500 mAh silicon battery.
Does the 18 have wireless charging?
The 18 supports 80 W wireless charging.
Does the 18 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the 18 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 50 MP 2.6x.
Does the 18 have 5G?
The 18 supports 5G (Sub-6).
What colours does the 18 come in?
The 18 is available in 4 colours: Black, White, Lake Blue, Mountain Green.
Is the 18 worth buying?
Xiaomi 18 keeps compact 6.36" flagship with SD 8 Elite Gen 5 and 6,500 mAh Si-C + Leica imaging. SpecEagle gives the 18 an editorial score of 88/100.
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