Xiaomi 18 and 18 Pro Max obtain EEC certification, ready for global debut
The Chinese technology company Xiaomi is reported to have obtained EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) certification for two of its next-generation flagship smartphone products, the Xiaomi 18 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. This development suggests that Xiaomi may treat this series differently from its predecessors, as the global variants for these handsets may arrive on the market sooner than expected.
According to reports from Gizmochina, Xiaomi is expected to be the first brand to launch flagship phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, with a lineup potentially consisting of the Xiaomi 18, Xiaomi 18 Pro, and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Following the release pattern of previous generations, Xiaomi’s flagship phones are typically launched first in the Chinese market in September, with global launches following in the first quarter of the following year.
The two products that have been certified by the EEC carry model numbers 2609BPN61G and 2611FPNFAG. This information was uncovered by tech leaker Zions Anvin on the social media platform X. The code 2611FPNFAG is believed to be the Xiaomi 18, while 2609BPN61G is likely the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. There is ongoing speculation that the Xiaomi 18 Pro may not receive a global release.
Furthermore, reports indicate that an ‘Ultra’ model for the Xiaomi 18 series might be omitted. In its place, Xiaomi may release a foldable device named the Xiaomi 18 Fold in August 2026, which is expected to feature a wide foldable design similar to the Galaxy Z Fold8. Alongside the Xiaomi 18 Fold, Xiaomi is also expected to release the Xiaomi Pad 8s Pro simultaneously. According to leaks from tech leaker Bald Panda on Weibo, the Xiaomi Pad 8s Pro will feature a 12.5-inch LCD screen with 3.2K resolution. Like the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the tablet is expected to be equipped with the Xring O3 chip, a 12,000 mAh battery with 120W charging, a 32 MP front camera, and a dual rear camera system consisting of a 50MP main sensor and a 2 MP secondary sensor.