Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: The iPhone 18 Pro Max rival to watch?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has reportedly surfaced on the Geekbench online database, a day after its smaller sibling, the Xiaomi 18 Pro, was spotted on the benchmarking platform.

The device, allegedly carrying the model number M610BB, recorded a single-core score of 2,831 and a multi-core score of 8,843 on Geekbench 7 for Android. However, benchmark results from pre-production prototypes should be treated cautiously and may not reflect the performance of the final retail version.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, the same processor tipped for the Xiaomi 18 Pro. The chipset is expected to be officially unveiled later this month, with its CPU reportedly reaching a peak clock speed of 5.01GHz.

The prototype listed on Geekbench had 16GB of RAM, although Xiaomi could introduce additional memory configurations when the smartphone launches.

The handset is expected to run Android 17 out of the box with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 4 interface. The Xiaomi 18 Pro series is also tipped to feature upgraded rear displays with AI-powered capabilities, building on the rear-screen feature introduced with the previous generation.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Expected launch and features

Xiaomi has begun teasing its next Pro flagship series, but the company has yet to confirm the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max’s complete specifications, pricing or exact launch date.

Reports citing Xiaomi president Lu Weibing have pointed to a September 2026 launch in China. The timing is also expected to coincide with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit, scheduled for September 22–24, where the company is likely to announce its next flagship mobile chipset.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is expected to be the largest flagship in the Xiaomi 18 lineup, alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold. It is also likely to compete with premium smartphones such as Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra and Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the rear display, first seen on the Xiaomi 17 Pro series, will return to the upcoming Pro lineup. However, details about the display, camera system, battery, charging capabilities and pricing remain unconfirmed.

Most of the currently available information comes from leaks, benchmark listings and regulatory databases. Xiaomi is expected to reveal the phone’s official specifications closer to its launch.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max price in India

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is expected to launch in India around late 2026, with an estimated price starting near ₹78,999.