We got our hands on the latest Xiaomi 18 Pros, and we’re unboxing both, starting with the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Here’s the video unboxing over at our official TikTok.
The global unit ships with a USB cable and a transparent case. Ours is the Velvet Red model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The provided case is a quality product. It’s thick and should provide the needed reassurance that your phone is protected.
The in-box case in the hand
However, should you need more protection and an increase in quality, there’s the official Xiaomi Silicone Magnetic case. It has a nicer, soft-touch surface, a velvet inner lining, and comes with Qi2-enabling magnets.
A premium second option
Here’s a look at the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, left, and the smaller 18 Pro on the right. Xiaomi kept the differences mostly size-related. Both share the same excellent camera system, the same SoC, and the same build quality and screen specs. Where the two phones differ is in their screen sizes, their battery capacities, and the size of their second displays on the back.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max’s rear screen is 2.9 inches in size, whereas the one on the 18 Pro is 2.7 inches. It’s hard to deny that Xiaomi took some liberties in designing the 18 Pro models. They’re clearly inspired by Apple’s recent iPhone Pro models. However, comparing Xiaomi’s 18 Pro models to the iPhone 18 Pro models, the Chinese flagships look more impressive.
Having a rear display to frame your main-camera selfies is just the kind of flex we like here at Team GSMArena. Also, interestingly enough, despite looking the same, Xiaomi’s Pro models don’t wobble at all when lying on a table, while the iPhone does, badly.
The second display
There’s a lot more to the rear display than taking selfies. You can check notifications, answer calls, control your music, check the weather, check your calendar, set a timer, and a lot of other features. Think of it as a camera-island-shaped smartwatch on the back of the phone!
Display on, display off
The Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are coming to the global stage on November 17 and we’re aiming to publish our full review around that time, so stay tuned!