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Xiaomi 18 Could Keep 100W Charging as Rumors Point to a December China Launch
A Chinese 3C certification lists a Xiaomi smartphone with support for 100W wired charging. The device is believed to be the Xiaomi 18, the successor to the Xiaomi 17. If that identification is correct, the standard model would match its predecessor's charging power.
The filing offers a clue about a phone that was absent when Xiaomi unveiled the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China in September. Earlier reports suggest the standard Xiaomi 18 could follow in December 2026. That timing is still a rumor and refers to a possible Chinese debut; the global rollout Xiaomi has announced concerns the two Pro models.
What the Xiaomi 18 charging filing tells us
The strongest detail in the certification is the charging specification. It points to 100W wired charging for the listed device, but it does not confirm the Xiaomi 18 retail name or a December release date. The processor, cameras and battery capacity come from separate reports.
Rumored processor, camera and battery
| Feature | Reported detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging | 100W | Listed for a Xiaomi device; its identity as the Xiaomi 18 is unconfirmed |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, rather than the Extreme variant | Rumored |
| Main camera | 200MP | Rumored; sensor model unspecified |
| Battery | 7,200mAh | Rumored |
| Display size | Unknown | The 6.4-inch figure belongs to the Xiaomi 18 Pro |
The rumored battery would give the Xiaomi 18 a 200mAh advantage over the 7,000mAh Xiaomi 18 Pro. That difference alone does not establish the phone's dimensions. Until the display size is known, it is too early to say whether the standard model will sit between the Pro and Pro Max in size.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is heading to global markets for the first time
Xiaomi has confirmed plans to bring the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max to international markets before the end of 2026. This will be the first time Xiaomi offers a Pro Max phone globally. Reports point to a possible November rollout, but an exact date has not been confirmed.
The Pro lineup introduces several firsts for Xiaomi: a 200MP main sensor with LOFIC technology, a 200MP telephoto camera on a Pro model and a privacy display designed to limit what people can see from the side. A smart rear screen and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 also feature in the Pro series.
For buyers waiting for the standard Xiaomi 18, the distinction matters: Xiaomi's global announcement covers the Pro duo. The 3C filing offers no global or Sri Lankan release date for the standard phone.
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