At the 2026 Snapdragon Summit, Xiaomi announced that its upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro series will be the first to feature the sixth-generation Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition and the sixth-generation Snapdragon 8 Super Extreme Edition processors.
Lu Weibing, President of Xiaomi Group, stated that the new multi-flagship strategy from Qualcomm Technologies allows the company to offer differentiated experiences for a wider range of users. The collaboration focuses on integrating AI capabilities into the new smartphone lineup.
The official launch of the Xiaomi 18 Pro series is scheduled for September 23, 2026, at 19:00 Beijing time. The company confirmed that the devices are expected to reach the global market before the end of the year.
