On September 19, @timexiaomi said Xiaomi’s 18 Pro and Pro Max would debut in September 2026, with the standard 18 arriving later in 2026 or in 2027 and the Ultra canceled. The account also listed a Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro chip, dual 200MP sensors and the return of a Transparent Edition. Its claimed global price ranges were $1,249–1,349 for the Pro, $1,399–1,499 for the Pro Max and $899–999 for the standard 18.