{
  "id": 1630489,
  "title": "Xiaomi 18 Series Could Be Split Into Two Launches In China This Year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/xiaomi-18-series-could-be-split-into-two-launches-in-china-this-year",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-18T04:08:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/401839/xiaomi-18-series-two-launches-china/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xiaomi may introduce its next-generation Xiaomi 18 series in China in two distinct waves, according to leaks. The Xiaomi 18 Pro, which is set to launch in September, could debut just days after Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit where the company is expected to unveil its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset. The Xiaomi 18 Ultra, if it exists, could be postponed until early 2027, following a similar staggered launch strategy reportedly being considered by Apple.",
  "summary": "Xiaomi could be changing its usual flagship launch strategy in China this year, with the Xiaomi 18 series reportedly set to arrive in two separate waves. According to leakster Digital Chat Station, the standard Xiaomi 18 will not debut alongside its Pro siblings, but instead launch in December 2026. This would mark a significant departure […] The post Xiaomi 18 Series Could Be Split Into Two…",
  "key_points": [
    "Xiaomi may launch Xiaomi 18 series in two waves in China.",
    "Xiaomi 18 Pro set for September launch, coinciding with Snapdragon Summit.",
    "Xiaomi 18 Ultra, if exists, could be delayed until early 2027."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}