Xiaomi 18 noticed in GSMA database as ‘Madrid’

Ashhar Alam/New Delhi

Xiaomi’s next-generation flagship lineup has surfaced in recent leaks, suggesting that the Xiaomi 18 collection is already shifting by way of early certification phases forward of its anticipated launch subsequent yr. The vary is anticipated to incorporate a number of fashions, together with the Xiaomi 18, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and 18 Ultra, although Xiaomi has not confirmed the ultimate lineup.

A latest GSMA database entry reportedly lists a brand new machine beneath the codename “madrid”, together with a number of mannequin numbers believed to correspond to completely different regional variants, together with China, India, international, and Japan. This signifies that Xiaomi is making ready the collection for wider worldwide rollout following its conventional domestic-first launch technique.

However, the precise identification of the “madrid” machine stays unclear. While it’s being linked to the Xiaomi 18 household, it’s not but confirmed whether or not it represents the usual mannequin or a Pro variant. Some stories additionally recommend Xiaomi could also be reconsidering its “Ultra” branding this technology, which might reshape the general lineup construction.

The mannequin numbering sample, significantly the “2611” prefix, has additionally sparked hypothesis a couple of attainable November 2026 launch window, probably later than earlier expectations of a September debut.

On the {hardware} entrance, the Xiaomi 18 collection is tipped to function Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, paired with LPDDR6 RAM. The units are additionally anticipated to proceed Xiaomi’s concentrate on compact flagship designs, with show sizes probably within the 6.3–6.4-inch vary providing 2K decision.

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While Xiaomi has not formally commented on the collection, extra particulars are anticipated to emerge because the launch timeline approaches.