Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 12GB/256GB 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 256GB Blue is the entry-level 12 GB + 256 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 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 Blue gives you the full flagship for the lowest entry price.

What the 2.9-inch rear screen does

Beside the cameras sits a second AMOLED screen, 2.9 inches at 976 x 596 and 400 PPI, running at up to 120 Hz. It shows the time, notifications and music controls without waking the main display, and it works as a viewfinder, so the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Blue can take selfies and group shots with the 200 MP main camera instead of the 50 MP front camera.

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 256GB 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.

China model: what changes for you

Xiaomi has so far launched the 18 Pro Max only in China, so the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Blue runs the China edition of Xiaomi HyperOS 4. The China spec sheet does not list Google Play, and we can check the software on a unit before you order if you need it. Xiaomi’s bands include LTE 1, 3, 20 and 28 and 5G n1 and n78 used in the UAE; there are two Nano-SIM slots and Xiaomi lists no eSIM.

Who This Is Not For

Galaxy Blue is the heaviest standard colour at 240 g, and its glass back shows fingerprints. 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 Blue, taken from the official Xiaomi specification.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Blue: Technical Details

• Model: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, China version – Galaxy Blue
• 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 8.47 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 256GB Blue

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

Yes. Every Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Blue 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 Blue 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.

Why is the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB 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.

Can I take selfies with the main camera of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Blue?

Yes. The rear screen works as a viewfinder for the 200 MP main camera.

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 Blue from Totot

Looking for Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Blue at the best price in the UAE? Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 256GB Blue 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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