Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Reportedly Certified Ahead of September Launch
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Xiaomi's forthcoming 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max appear to have cleared certification for sale in China, according to GSMArena. Both handsets are said to support 100W wired charging and to include ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity.
The two models are expected to launch in China in September. GSMArena reports they are likely to be among the first phones built around Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip. Citing the tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the outlet says the pair will bring upgrades to their displays, cameras, performance and peripherals, while the standard Xiaomi 18 is not expected to arrive alongside them.
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