Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in China, with both models immediately available for purchase.

• The Xiaomi 18 Pro starts at CNY 5,999 (USD 894), and the 18 Pro Max begins at CNY 6,999 (USD 1,043), representing a price increase compared to the previous generation.
• Key individuals involved include Xiaomi's president, Lu Weibing, who announced that the standard Xiaomi 18 will launch separately.
• Both phones feature the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chips respectively, and identical camera systems with a 200MP main sensor.

Qualcomm has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone processors, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, boasting 2nm process technology and clock speeds up to 5GHz.

• The Extreme Gen 6 offers enhanced graphics, AI performance, and video capabilities, with top speeds reaching up to 44% faster GPU and 35% faster NPU.
• These new chips are powering devices like the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, with more expected from manufacturers including Motorola, Honor, and OnePlus in the coming months.
• A significant improvement in thermal management allows the Extreme Gen 6 to maintain peak performance for more than twice as long compared to its predecessor, addressing common smartphone throttling issues.