Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB/512GB Galaxy Blue (China Version) – Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 2.9-Inch Rear Display, 8500mAh, 100W, Dual 200MP Leica

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB 512GB Blue is the 16 GB + 512 GB version of Xiaomi’s largest new phone, finished in Galaxy Blue glass. Sold here in its China version, which Xiaomi released on 23 September 2026, it combines a 6.9-inch 120 Hz AMOLED and a 2.9-inch rear display with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, two 200 MP Leica cameras and an 8500 mAh battery.

Why 16 GB of RAM matters

16 GB of LPDDR5X is the most memory Xiaomi offers on the 18 Pro Max, and this version pairs it with 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage for CNY 8,999 in China. More memory lets more apps stay open in the background, so switching between a game, a video call, the camera and a messaging app does not reload them. If you record gameplay, edit clips on the phone or simply keep dozens of apps open, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB 512GB Blue has the headroom of the top model with half its storage and a lower price.

Battery and charging

Xiaomi rates the silicon-carbon battery at 8500 mAh typical (8350 mAh rated), and says it keeps at least 80% of its capacity after 2000 cycles in lab tests. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB 512GB Blue charges at 100 W with the Xiaomi 100 W charger, at 50 W on a Xiaomi wireless charger of the same or higher power, and can give 27 W to another device over a cable.

Galaxy Blue: glass instead of glass fibre

Galaxy Blue is the only standard colour with a glass back; the others use glass fibre. Glass gives a deeper, glossier blue with a light sparkle, and it adds 5 g and 0.08 mm, so the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB 512GB Blue weighs 240 g and measures 8.47 mm. Glass picks up fingerprints more easily, so a quick wipe or the included case keeps it clean.

About the China version

This Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB 512GB Blue is the mainland China model and runs the China edition of Xiaomi HyperOS 4; there is no global version yet. Google services are not listed on Xiaomi’s China spec sheet, so check with us before ordering if you rely on them. For UAE networks Xiaomi lists LTE bands 1, 3, 7, 20, 28 and 40 and 5G n1, n28, n41 and n78, with two Nano-SIM slots and no eSIM.

Who This Is Not For

Galaxy Blue is the heaviest standard colour at 240 g, and its glass back shows fingerprints. If you already know you will shoot a lot of 8K video, the 1 TB version gives twice the space with the same 16 GB of RAM. 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 16GB 512GB Blue, taken from the official Xiaomi specification.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB 512GB Blue: Technical Details

• Model: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, China version – Galaxy Blue
• Memory and storage: 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512 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 8.47 mm, 240 g (glass 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 16GB 512GB Blue

Is Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB 512GB Blue an original sealed product?

Yes. Every Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB 512GB Blue we ship is original Xiaomi stock, new and sealed in its retail box, never a refurbished or opened unit.

How much RAM does the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB 512GB Blue have?

16 GB of LPDDR5X, the most offered on any Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, with 512 GB of storage.

What is the difference from the 1 TB version?

512 GB of storage. Both have 16 GB of RAM and the same cameras, battery and screens.

Why is the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB 512GB Blue heavier than the other colours?

5 g extra comes from its glass back: 240 g and 8.47 mm, against 235 g for the glass-fibre colours.

How fast does the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB 512GB Blue charge?

100 W wired with the Xiaomi 100 W charger, and 50 W wireless with a Xiaomi wireless kit.

How long does delivery take in the UAE?

Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, and delivery is 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 16GB 512GB Blue from Totot

Looking for Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB 512GB Blue at the best price in the UAE? Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 16GB 512GB Blue is delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, 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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