XIAOMI'S 18 PRO ADVANCES SAMSUNG'S PRIVACY DISPLAY TECH

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WED, SEP 23, 2026

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Xiaomi launched the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China today, featuring an improved take on Samsung's privacy display technology alongside dual rear screens and dual 200-megapixel cameras. Both models run Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip.

The 18 Pro line builds on last year's 17 Pro models by keeping the rear display while enhancing Samsung's privacy screen innovation introduced on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The privacy display technology offers greater flexibility, though Xiaomi has not detailed specific improvements. Each device includes two 200-megapixel cameras and powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor. The rear display feature distinguishes Xiaomi's approach, as Samsung's privacy technology debuted on a flagship without a secondary screen. Xiaomi confirmed a global rollout later this year, expanding availability beyond the Chinese market where the phones launched today.

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