– Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will feature larger, brighter, higher-resolution rear AMOLED displays (up to 4 inches).
– The second display upgrade is made possible by reducing bezels compared to the Xiaomi 17 Pro generation.
– Focus is shifting from 200MP cameras to enhancing the distinctive rear panel display.
– Details on a “Privacy Protection” feature are unclear and may resemble Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra technology.
– All information comes from a single Weibo leaker (Smart Pikachu) and should be treated with caution.
Xiaomi’s New Flagship Plans Leak
Neither the Xiaomi 17 Pro nor the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max made it to Europe, and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has to give up the practical second display on the back in favor of a better camera. In the fall, with September already effectively confirmed, their successors are set to arrive, and they could target customers worldwide and sport significant upgrades.
Focus on 200MP Cameras and Back Displays
So far, the focus has primarily been on the two 200MP cameras, but Xiaomi is apparently also working on further upgrades related to the distinctive second display on the back. At least that is what a leaker on Weibo claims, who does not have the same excellent track record as Digital Chat Station but has also been right quite often in the past.
Larger and Brighter AMOLED Panels
According to Smart Pikachu, the AMOLED panels on the back of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will not only be significantly brighter and higher-resolution but also larger. Specifically, 4-inch displays are mentioned. That would be considerably larger than the 2.7-inch panel on the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the 2.9-inch display on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. This could potentially be made possible by reducing the bezels, which were comparatively thick on the Xiaomi 17 Pro generation.
Privacy Features and Caution Advised
It is not yet clear what is meant by “Privacy Protection”. It could possibly refer to technology similar to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, though that would make more sense on the front. These details should still be treated with caution, especially since they have not yet been corroborated by other leakers.
Smart Pikachu Weibo