Updated
Updated · ximitime.com · Jul 17
Xiaomi 18 Wins CMIIT Approval, Clearing August 2026 Launch for 5G-UWB Flagship
Updated
Updated · ximitime.com · Jul 17

Xiaomi 18 Wins CMIIT Approval, Clearing August 2026 Launch for 5G-UWB Flagship

1 articles · Updated · ximitime.com · Jul 17

Summary

  • CMIIT certification for Xiaomi 18 — ID 2026-14638, model 26C1166MP017 — clears a mandatory hurdle for legal sales in mainland China and points to an August 2026 debut.
  • The approval confirms support for GSM, WCDMA, TD-LTE, LTE FDD, 5G, WLAN with WAPI, UWB and Bluetooth, with the China-market terminal identified as model M154FF.
  • Leaks tied to the device describe a Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 chip built on a 2nm process, dual 200MP cameras, 100W wired charging, wireless charging and a 7200mAh battery.
  • Global variants have surfaced as 2611FPNFAG, 2611FPNFAR and 2611FPNFAI, suggesting Xiaomi is preparing separate international versions alongside the China release.

Insights

With China's strict data laws, what privacy guarantees will the Xiaomi 18's global version actually provide its international users?
Can Xiaomi's dual 200MP camera truly challenge the software-driven photography of its main rivals?
Is Xiaomi's UWB a game-changing feature that can finally build an ecosystem to rival Apple's?