Xiaomi 18 Pro Appears in Europe, But With Smaller Batteries and Higher Prices

Xiaomi's latest flagship phones are getting closer to their global launch, but European buyers may have to pay more for less battery capacity. Italian retailer Epto has listed the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max ahead of their international release, revealing prices, storage options, and colours.

The listings put the Xiaomi 18 Pro at €1,398.90 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The 512GB version costs €1,591.90. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max appears with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for €1,783.90. Some colour variants are listed at slightly lower prices.

These prices are close to, but slightly below, earlier reports that placed the Xiaomi 18 Pro at €1,449 and the Pro Max at €1,849. They are retailer listings, however, rather than official European prices from Xiaomi. Epto's figures may also differ from the final recommended prices.

Even so, the listings suggest Xiaomi's latest Pro phones will sit firmly in the premium segment. Buyers who expected the brand to undercut rivals may need to reconsider that assumption.

The more notable change concerns battery capacity. The European Xiaomi 18 Pro is listed with a 6,000mAh battery, compared with 7,000mAh in China. Its wired charging also drops from 100W to 90W.

The Pro Max reportedly has a 7,050mAh battery for Europe, down from 8,500mAh in China. It retains 100W wired charging. Both models are listed with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6-series chips and HyperOS 4.

The European models should still have large batteries by current flagship standards. However, the reductions matter because battery life is one of the main reasons buyers may consider these phones over competing models.

Epto lists both phones in black, white, and Velvet Red. In China, the standard colour options differ, with red reserved for a special edition. The European listings therefore suggest a different selection for international buyers.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the phones will reach global markets, but it has not announced a European release date. Until the company confirms final prices and configurations, these listings should be treated as a preview rather than the final offer.