Xiaomi 18 Pro series with rear sub-display heads to Japan
4gamer.net reports the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max carries a 2.9-inch touch sub-display; pre-registration runs to November 17, with a Tokyo hands-on event in late November.
Xiaomi is preparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max for the Japanese market, with the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max positioned as the first rear-display smartphone to be officially sold in Japan, according to a hands-on report from 4gamer.net published on November 12, 2026.
The two models differ in size and chip: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 6.4-inch main display, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max measures 6.9 inches. The Pro Max runs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC, and the Pro uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6.
Rear display and Leica cameras
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's 2.9-inch rear sub-display is a touch panel operated by tapping and swiping, and can be customized from settings with animations, images and mini-app "App Cards", some of which can be created with generative AI. Gemini Live can be used on the rear display while the main display is off.
Both phones carry a triple camera unit co-developed by Xiaomi and Leica, with the main and 3.2X telephoto cameras using roughly 200-megapixel sensors.
Xiaomi is offering 200 Mi points to users who pre-register on its official direct sales site by November 17, and the first 500 buyers will receive a 500-yen giftee Cafe Box usable at Komeda Coffee, Ueshima Coffee and PRONTO. A "Xiaomi 18 Pro Series fastest hands-on event" will be held at Omotesando Museum in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, from November 20 to 24.
The series was previously announced in China, and detailed specs, Japanese pricing and a release date have not been revealed. Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 in September 2026.
Quick answers
When can I try the Xiaomi 18 Pro series in Japan?
A hands-on event runs at Omotesando Museum in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, from November 20 to 24.
What is the pre-registration deadline for the Xiaomi 18 Pro series?
Pre-registration on Xiaomi's official direct sales site closes on November 17 and comes with 200 Mi points.
Does the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have a rear display?
Yes. It has a 2.9-inch touch sub-display operated by tapping and swiping.