Details about Xiaomi's next premium phone lineup have emerged from recent disclosures prior to the anticipated introduction in the following year. The Xiaomi 18 collection is expected to comprise the base Xiaomi 18, Xiaomi 18 Pro, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, and Xiaomi 18 Ultra, yet the exact configuration stays uncertain. Fresh information indicates that a device tied to this series showed up in the GSMA records, suggesting Xiaomi is advancing with approvals and creation of its upcoming high-end mobiles.

Xiaomi 18 GSMA Entry Discloses Worldwide, India, and Japan Editions

Per information from Ximitime, Xiaomi has entered a fresh handset bearing the internal name "madrid" into the GSMA database. The entry lists multiple identifiers such as 2611FPNFAR, 2611FPNFAG, 2611FPNFAI, and M154FF, which are thought to represent China, India, global, and Japan editions. Xiaomi's numbered flagship devices usually premiere in China prior to expanding to other territories.

While the disclosure connects "madrid" to the Xiaomi 18 family, it is still unknown if the name applies to the standard Xiaomi 18 or a Pro edition. Earlier numbering conventions pointed toward the latter option, but newer Mi Code discoveries hint that the firm might have updated its internal labeling approach.

Xiaomi 18, 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Specifications Leaked Ahead of Debut

The ambiguity ties partly to the Xiaomi 18 Ultra. Recent reports indicate Xiaomi might skip the Ultra edition this cycle. Should the range be reorganized, Xiaomi could also revise its internal model assignments, complicating efforts to determine the final retail name for the "madrid" device.

The disclosure further notes the "2611" prefix appearing in several model numbers. Drawing from Xiaomi's historical patterns, this sequence may signal a debut near November 2026. In that case, the Xiaomi 18 series might arrive later than prior suggestions of a September rollout.

Earlier reports indicate the Xiaomi 18 range could include Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor alongside LPDDR6 memory. The phones are also projected to uphold Xiaomi's compact flagship strategy, featuring display sizes between 6.3 and 6.4 inches at 2K resolution.

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Xiaomi has not yet confirmed the Xiaomi 18 series. Additional details on the collection are likely to surface nearer to the launch date.