More details about the Xiaomi Mi 18: First to feature the Snapdragon 8 Ultra Gen 6, price may exceed 5000 yuan.

According to the latest reports from foreign digital media, Xiaomi’s annual flagship Xiaomi 18 will be the world’s first to be equipped with Qualcomm’s next-generation flagship mobile platform Snapdragon 8 Ultra Gen 6. The phone’s exterior will be available in five different color schemes: black, white, pink, blue, and red, catering to the aesthetic preferences of different users.

Based on the information currently available, the Xiaomi 18 will not undergo any major changes in its overall design. It will continue the mature design philosophy of its predecessor, with the rear camera module still located in the upper left corner of the device. It will retain the highly recognizable square lens layout, so existing users will not feel unfamiliar with it.

The core upgrades of this generation of models are mainly focused on internal performance configuration and a brand-new imaging system. Compared to the appearance, which has not been significantly changed, the iteration of imaging specifications is the upgrade direction that digital enthusiasts are most concerned about.

According to relevant supply chain sources, the Xiaomi 18 may change from the 50-megapixel triple-camera solution used in its predecessor to a 200-megapixel dual-camera system that has been deeply co-tuned with Leica. The redundant secondary camera configuration will be eliminated, and all costs will be allocated to improving the quality of the two core lenses.

In addition to the large-sensor main camera, this dual-camera setup is also expected to feature a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens, providing telephoto capabilities across the entire focal length range. This is anticipated to be the most prominent selling point of this generation of Xiaomi’s flagship digital camera.

Affected by the continuous rise in prices of upstream core components such as storage and chips, the final price of this generation of Xiaomi 18 faces considerable upward pressure.

The latest leak suggests that the starting price of the Xiaomi 18 in the domestic market may exceed 5499 yuan, while the starting price of the previous generation Xiaomi 17 was 4499 yuan. If this pricing news is confirmed, it means that the starting price of the new phone will increase by more than 1000 yuan compared to its predecessor.