Xiaomi 18 is one step closer to its unveiling. Certification revealed how fast it will charge

When Xiaomi unveiled the 18 Pro and Pro Max models in September, the basic version was missing from the stage. However, it has been frequently speculated about in recent months, and now it’s making headlines again. Under the designation M261DB, the Xiaomi 18 reportedly passed Chinese 3C certification, according to which it is expected to charge at 100 W. Officially, it could be unveiled as early as next month.

3C Certification Indicates 100W Charging

The listing appeared in the Chinese database on November 6th and was highlighted by Gizmochina. The certification itself does not state the phone’s name, but model M261DB already passed radio certification by the Chinese Ministry of Industry in September, and according to information at the time, this is indeed the basic Xiaomi 18. 3C certification is mandatory in China for the sale of electronics, and for phones, it usually reveals primarily the charging power. Other parameters are generally not found in it.

Anyone hoping for any acceleration is out of luck, as last year’s Xiaomi 17 also handled 100 W. Moreover, this is the Chinese version, and global Xiaomi models sometimes receive weaker specifications. For example, according to an October leak, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is expected to come to global markets with 90W charging instead of 100W.

Premiere Expected in December

That the Xiaomi 18 will be released separately was confirmed by brand president Lu Weibing back in September. However, he did not mention a specific date. According to Chinese informant Experience More, the phone will be unveiled in December, the same month that renowned leaker Digital Chat Station also anticipated in August.

Details about the rest of the specifications are currently only available thanks to leaks. Inside, it is expected to feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, a 200Mpx main camera, and a 7,200 mAh battery, which is 200 mAh more than the Chinese Xiaomi 18 Pro. However, the European version might receive a smaller cell; last year’s Xiaomi 17 had 7,000 mAh in China and only 6,330 mAh in our region.

Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max to be Unveiled in the Czech Republic This Month

We won’t have to wait long for the more expensive pair of models in the Czech Republic. Xiaomi confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro series will be globally unveiled in November. According to an October leak, the smaller Xiaomi 18 Pro will cost approximately 35,000 CZK (1,449 €) in Europe, while the larger Pro Max is expected to start from 40,000 CZK (1,649 €).

Would 100W charging be enough for you, or did you expect more from the Xiaomi 18?

Sources: Gizmochina, GSMArena