Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 12GB/256GB Black (China Version) – Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 2.9-Inch Rear Display, 8500mAh, 100W, Dual 200MP Leica

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black is the entry-level 12 GB + 256 GB version of Xiaomi’s largest new phone, finished in black glass fibre. Xiaomi launched the 18 Pro Max in China on 23 September 2026, and this is the China version. It has the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a privacy screen, a 2.9-inch rear display, two 200 MP Leica cameras and an 8500 mAh battery with 100 W wired charging.

Why choose 12 GB + 256 GB

The 12 GB + 256 GB version is the starting point of the range and the lowest-priced configuration: Xiaomi lists it at CNY 6,999 in China, CNY 3,000 less than the 1 TB model. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, both screens, the cameras and the 8500 mAh battery are exactly the same; only memory and storage change. 256 GB of UFS 4.1 suits people who back photos up to the cloud, stream music and films instead of downloading them, and shoot 4K now and then rather than 8K every week. Xiaomi lists no memory card slot, so the storage you choose today is the storage you keep, and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black gives you the full flagship for the lowest entry price.

Two 200 MP Leica cameras

Xiaomi pairs a 200 MP main camera, with a 1/1.28-inch sensor, f/1.67 lens and optical stabilisation, with a second 200 MP camera behind a periscope lens that gives 3.2x optical zoom and focuses from 12 cm for close-ups. A 50 MP ultra-wide with a 102° view completes the set. On the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black you can record video at up to 8K 30 fps or 4K 120 fps.

Black in everyday use

The black finish uses Xiaomi’s glass-fibre back, which keeps the phone at 235 g and 8.39 mm. Its surface shows smudges far less than glass, and black matches any case you add later. For a phone that goes into meetings, the car and the gym every day, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black is the colour that still looks new after months.

China version, in short

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black is the model Xiaomi sells in mainland China, running the China edition of Xiaomi HyperOS 4. Xiaomi has not published a global version yet and its China spec sheet does not list Google services, so message us first if Google apps matter to you. Xiaomi lists the main UAE 4G and 5G bands, including LTE 1, 3, 7, 20 and 28 and 5G n78, two Nano-SIM slots and no eSIM.

Who This Is Not For

At 235 g and 6.9 inches it is a big phone for one-handed use. With 256 GB and no memory card slot listed by Xiaomi, anyone who records long 8K clips will run out of space quickly. This is the China version: Xiaomi lists no eSIM, its China spec sheet does not list Google services, and it has no local Xiaomi UAE agent warranty.

Below are the full technical details and box contents for Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black, taken from the official Xiaomi specification.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black: Technical Details

• Model: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, China version – Black
• Memory and storage: 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256 GB UFS 4.1 storage
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 2 nm, Qualcomm Oryon CPU up to 5 GHz, Adreno GPU
• Main display: 6.9-inch AMOLED, 2624 x 1208, adaptive 1–120 Hz, up to 300 Hz touch sampling, 12-bit colour, hardware privacy screen, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0
• Brightness: Up to 4000 nits multi-scene peak and 1 nit minimum (Xiaomi lab data); Xiaomi does not publish a full-screen brightness figure
• Rear display: 2.9-inch AMOLED, 976 x 596, 400 PPI, up to 120 Hz, up to 4000 nits multi-scene peak
• Main camera: 200 MP Leica, 1/1.28-inch sensor, f/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS
• Periscope telephoto: 200 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/2.4, 3.2x optical zoom, OIS, 12 cm telephoto macro
• Ultra-wide: 50 MP, f/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view, 5 cm macro
• Front camera: 50 MP, video up to 4K 60 fps
• Rear video: Up to 8K 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps
• Battery: 8500 mAh typical (8350 mAh rated), silicon-carbon
• Charging: 100 W wired with the Xiaomi 100 W charger, 50 W wireless with a Xiaomi wireless kit of the same or higher power, 27 W wired reverse charging
• Water and dust: IP68 (Xiaomi lab test: still fresh water, 6 m, 30 minutes)
• Size and weight: 163.39 x 77.6 x 8.39 mm, 235 g (glass-fibre back)
• Software: Xiaomi HyperOS 4, China edition
• SIM: Dual Nano-SIM, dual 5G standby; Xiaomi lists no eSIM
• Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, infrared remote, UWB, USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• Audio: Three stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio
• Security: 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
• In the box: Phone, power adapter, USB Type-C cable, protective case, factory-fitted screen protector, SIM tool, manual
• Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot

FAQ – Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black

Is Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black an original sealed product?

Yes. Every Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black we ship is original Xiaomi stock, new and sealed in its retail box, never a refurbished or opened unit.

How much storage does the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black have?

256 GB of UFS 4.1 storage, paired with 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

Can I add a memory card?

No. Xiaomi lists no memory card slot, so choose your storage at purchase.

Is the back of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black glass?

No. It is glass fibre; Xiaomi lists 235 g and 8.39 mm for the black version.

Does the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black have optical zoom?

Yes. The 200 MP periscope telephoto gives 3.2x optical zoom with OIS.

How long does delivery take in the UAE?

Up to 3 business days to any emirate, free on orders from AED 300. Cash on delivery, Tabby and Tamara are available at checkout, where the current delivery fee for your order is shown.

Order Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black from Totot

Looking for Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black at the best price in the UAE? Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Black arrives anywhere in the UAE in up to three business days and ships free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery and Tabby or Tamara instalments, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Faulty or mismatched items can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Xiaomi range and Smartphones, or see the official Xiaomi 18 Pro Max specification page for full manufacturer detail.

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