You don’t need to wait until Q1 2027 for Xiaomi’s latest flagship smartphones. Xiaomi Malaysia has confirmed that its Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, are launching in Malaysia next week.
Both smartphones feature dual-200MP Leica co-engineered cameras, Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series processors, a secondary rear display and a hardware-level Privacy Display.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro series Malaysia launch is happening on Tuesday, 17 November 2026, at 9:00pm Malaysian time.
Xiaomi 18 Pro series Malaysia launch and reservation campaign
For Malaysia, Xiaomi has confirmed two models: the compact Xiaomi 18 Pro and the larger Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Both models will be offered in four colours: Velvet Red, Cosmic Blue, Black and White.
Ahead of the official launch, Xiaomi Malaysia has also kicked off its Xiaomi 18 Pro series reservation campaign, which allows interested customers to register for free and receive 1,000 Mi Points.
Customers who pre-order the Xiaomi 18 Pro series will also be eligible to purchase selected Xiaomi accessories and devices at special add-on prices when purchased together with their new Xiaomi 18 Pro series smartphone.
The add-on deals include the following:
- Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo – RM319 (RRP: RM599)
- Xiaomi Buds 6 – RM319 (RRP: RM499)
- Redmi Buds 8 Active – RM67 (RRP: RM99)
- Xiaomi Smart Band 10 – RM169 (RRP: RM219)
- Xiaomi Pad 8 (8GB+128GB) – RM1,399 (RRP: RM1,799)
- Redmi Pad 2 Pro (8GB+256GB) – RM1,399 (RRP: RM1,599)
The reservation campaign is open to Malaysian residents aged 18 and above with a Mi account. The add-on offers are limited to one unit per product per participant and are subject to stock availability.
At the moment, Xiaomi has yet to reveal the official Malaysian pricing, RAM and storage configurations, as well as the actual sale date. These details are expected to be announced during the launch event.
As a reference, the Xiaomi 18 Pro starts from CNY5,999 (about RM3,647) in China, while the larger Xiaomi 18 Pro Max starts from CNY6,999 (about RM4,255).
The upcoming launch also marks the return of Xiaomi’s Pro flagship series to Malaysia. Earlier this year, Xiaomi skipped the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max for the Malaysian market, offering only the standard Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max specs and features
As revealed during the China launch, the Xiaomi 18 Pro series comes in two sizes, with both devices featuring a secondary display integrated into the rear camera island.
The smaller Xiaomi 18 Pro gets a 6.4-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 2436×1120 resolution and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max gets a larger 6.9-inch LTPO OLED display with a 2624×1208 resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
Both models offer a peak brightness of up to 4,000 nits and feature Xiaomi’s hardware-level Privacy Display, which reduces screen visibility when viewed from the sides. Users can customise the privacy settings for selected apps, notifications and multitasking views.
At the rear, the Xiaomi 18 Pro gets a 2.7-inch OLED display, while the Pro Max features a larger 2.9-inch panel. Besides displaying notifications and other information, the secondary screens support app cards and AI-generated content.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 18 Pro runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Pro Max gets the higher-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Both are manufactured using a 2nm process.
In China, both models are offered with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage.
For photography, both devices feature a Leica co-engineered triple-camera setup consisting of a 200MP main camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor and optical image stabilisation, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.2x optical zoom and OIS, and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera. There’s also a 50MP front-facing camera for selfies.
In mainland China, the Xiaomi 18 Pro packs a 7,000mAh battery, while the larger Xiaomi 18 Pro Max gets an 8,500mAh battery. Both devices support 100W fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging. However, it is likely that Xiaomi will offer smaller battery capacity for global markets.
Both models come with IP66, IP68, and IP69 dust and water resistance, alongside ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensors. However, the larger Pro Max exclusively features a triple-speaker audio setup.
