科技媒体ximitime基于Mi Code代码挖掘和设备型号线索，爆料小米将分两阶段发布18系列手机[1]。其中小米18 Pro Max代号madrid最早于2025年12月出现在代码中[1]，而标准版代号venice直到2026年3月才出现，其型号后缀"2612"表明至少要在2026年12月左右发布[1]。
该系列包括小米18 Fold、小米18、小米18 Pro、小米18 Pro Max四款机型[1]，均搭载澎湃OS 4系统并扩展AI功能[1]。其中"妙享背屏"为小米18 Pro和18 Pro Max专属配置，标准版不配备[1]。
小米18 Fold配备XRING O3芯片、7.6英寸可折叠屏、200MP主摄和6000mAh电池[1]。小米18搭载骁龙8 Elite Gen 6处理器、200MP传感器和7200mAh电池[1]。小米18 Pro配备骁龙8 Elite Gen 6、200MP主摄、50MP超广角、200MP长焦和7000mAh电池[1]。小米18 Pro Max则搭载骁龙8 Elite Gen 6 Pro、200MP LOFIC HDR主摄和8500mAh电池[1]。
Tech media ximitime has disclosed Xiaomi's phased launch strategy for the upcoming 18 series through code analysis and device model indicators [1]. The standard Xiaomi 18 model will arrive around December 2026, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max emerged earliest in the codebase during December 2025 [1]. The signature "Miao Xiang Back Screen" feature will be exclusive to Pro and Pro Max variants, with the standard edition omitting this technology [1].
The lineup comprises four distinct models positioned across different market segments [1]. The Xiaomi 18 Fold features the XRING O3 chip paired with a 7.6-inch foldable display, 200MP main camera, and 6000mAh battery [1]. The standard Xiaomi 18 is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, 200MP sensor, and 7200mAh battery [1]. The Pro model combines the same flagship processor with a 200MP main sensor, 50MP ultra-wide lens, 200MP telephoto, and 7000mAh battery [1]. The Pro Max variant elevates the experience with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 200MP LOFIC HDR main camera, and 8500mAh battery [1]. All four devices will run HyperOS 4 with expanded AI capabilities [1].
