Xiaomi’s phone with a second screen on its back is leaving China. Xiaomi president Lu Weibing says the 18 Pro series launches globally in Paris on November 17, and Xiaomi has confirmed the bigger 18 Pro Max for Japan and South Korea.
Xiaomi Japan is already taking pre-registrations, with limited perks for anyone who signs up before the event, and it bills the series as the country’s first rear-display phone.
Price: Not announced (pre-registration open in Japan)
Where to Buy: Xiaomi Japan
What does the back screen actually do?
It sits in the camera deck, so you can frame a selfie with the 200MP Leica main camera instead of the front one. It also shows notifications, timers and quick widgets. A second sensor at the same resolution handles telephoto, and Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 8 Elite chip runs the phone.
What will it cost outside China?
Xiaomi hasn’t said. Italian retailer Epto posted European prices early, in October: €1,549 for a 256GB 18 Pro and €1,974 for the Pro Max with 512GB. In China, where the series went on sale on September 23, it starts at 5,999 yuan.
Xiaomi’s regional accounts have told much of Europe and Asia, the UK included, to expect the series this month.
Can you buy one in the US?
No. Xiaomi hasn’t announced a US release, and its flagships don’t sell here officially. If you want a big-camera Android flagship you can buy here today, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra ships unlocked.
Price: $949.99 (Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB, unlocked)
Where to Buy: Amazon
Price: Not announced (pre-registration open in Japan)
Where to Buy: Xiaomi Japan
November 17 should bring real prices and the rest of the country list.
