{
  "id": 16606753,
  "title": "Don’t buy the Pro just yet: This smaller, metal flagship could be worth the wait",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/dont-buy-the-pro-just-yet-this-smaller-metal-flagship-could-be-worth",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-26T12:58:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-18-specs-leak-3727957/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A smaller, metal flagship could be worth the wait when considering the Xiaomi 18, according to recent leaks. The device is expected to run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor and feature a substantial 7,000mAh battery. Design-wise, the Xiaomi 18 is rumored to boast a prominent camera island, a two-tone metal-splicing rear finish, and new color options. It is also anticipated to sport a dual 200MP camera setup, although it will lack the Smart Privacy Display present in the more expensive Xiaomi 18 Pro.\n\nInterestingly, Apple has delayed the launch of the base iPhone 18 this year, releasing only the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Consequently, several Chinese OEMs, including Xiaomi, have followed suit by postponing the debut of their base flagship, the Xiaomi 18, and opting to release the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max instead.\n\nWhile the pricing for the Xiaomi 18 Pro series has already been reported as steep, new leaks suggest that waiting for the base Xiaomi 18 might be a more appealing option. According to an insider on Weibo known as Smart Pikachu, the base Xiaomi 18 retains its compact screen size while adopting key design elements from its larger counterpart.",
  "summary": "New leaks suggest the Xiaomi 18 could come with top-tier silicon, a huge battery, and impressive camera specs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}