The Xiaomi 18 Pro series is drawing attention in China after officially going on sale. The Transparent Special Edition is confirmed to have sold out its first batch, while photos from several Xiaomi Stores show notable crowds trying out the product. Still, early market data suggests caution before concluding the whole Xiaomi 18 Pro line is “sold out”.
The Transparent Special Edition sold out its first batch
One of the most notable signals comes from the Transparent Special Edition. The 16 GB + 1 TB version is listed at 9,999 CNY, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Transparent Special Edition costs 10,999 CNY.
According to Xiaomi, the first batch of this special edition sold out quickly on launch night.
| Version | China price | USD (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 18 Pro Transparent Special Edition | 9,999 CNY | ~1,400 USD |
| Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Transparent Special Edition | 10,999 CNY | ~1,540 USD |
USD figures are rough conversions at the exchange rate at time of writing, not official international prices.
Notably, these are not low-priced versions to lure early buyers — they sit at the high end of the Xiaomi 18 Pro series. The first batch selling out therefore shows strong early-adopter interest in the special edition, but not enough to represent demand for the whole line.
Xiaomi Stores were crowded in the first days
After the series hit shelves, photos from some Xiaomi Stores in China showed sizable crowds around the demo areas. The two most-mentioned features on the new generation are the rear secondary screen and the high-resolution camera system.
That's a positive sign of early interest, but a crowded store doesn't mean everything sold out. Foot traffic reflects attention; judging whether the Xiaomi 18 Pro truly drives a big sales jump needs data over a longer period.
How much do the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max cost?
Xiaomi clearly pushes the new Pro line into the premium tier. Starting prices in China:
| Model | Starting price | USD (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 18 Pro | 5,999 CNY | ~840 USD |
| Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | 6,999 CNY | ~980 USD |
This shows Xiaomi no longer relies only on high specs at a much lower price than premium brands. In special editions the price can approach or exceed 10,000 CNY, putting Xiaomi right in the price zone of the market's top flagships.
The rear secondary screen remains the differentiator
A signature feature of the Xiaomi 18 Pro series is the rear screen. Instead of just showing images or basic notifications, Xiaomi keeps expanding it with AI-related features. Some use cases shown:
- Timer
- Water reminder
- Pomodoro timer
- Vocabulary learning
- Recipe suggestions
- Quick info display
The point isn't just “the phone has an extra screen”. The more practical question: will the rear screen become part of daily use, or mainly a design differentiator? That's for real-world reviews to answer.
The camera remains the focus
Xiaomi continues its Leica partnership on the new flagship. Per China specs, the series has a triple rear camera: the main and periscope telephoto both up to 200 MP, plus a 50 MP ultrawide.
This shows Xiaomi still treats the camera as a key competitive factor in the premium tier. But megapixels don't automatically determine final image quality — it also depends on sensor size, lens, image processing, HDR, algorithms, low-light and video. So wait for independent reviews before concluding how much better the new camera is.
Battery up to 8,500 mAh
Battery capacity is another standout: the Xiaomi 18 Pro is around 7,000 mAh, while the 18 Pro Max reaches up to ~8,500 mAh. Both support 100 W wired and 50 W wireless charging.
For the Pro Max, 8,500 mAh is large for a bar-style flagship. The recent trend of bigger batteries on Chinese phones is partly enabled by new battery tech that raises energy density without growing the device proportionally.
A new Snapdragon platform on a 2 nm process
The series uses a new-generation Snapdragon flagship platform built on TSMC's 2 nm process, paired with HyperOS. With premium phones already very powerful, the chip race is no longer just about benchmark scores. Increasingly important factors include:
- Performance per watt
- Temperature under long loads
- AI processing
- Camera processing
- Real-world battery life
So the 2 nm process is notable technologically, but real experience still needs independent benchmarks and long-term reviews.
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But the early sales data tells a different story
This part matters for accurately judging the “Xiaomi 18 Pro is selling great” narrative. A market-tracking source cited by Chinese tech media says the series had the highest first-day sell-through among the flagships that source tracked at the same time.
However, versus the previous generation, the published figures are notably lower. Per this third-party data, first-day sales of the Xiaomi 18 Pro series were roughly 25% of the entire Xiaomi 17 series, and about 30% of the Xiaomi 17 Pro series alone.
This is not official Xiaomi sales data, so these ratios shouldn't be treated as final. But it shows something important: some versions selling out fast does not mean the whole series is beating the previous generation on sales.
The higher price may be part of the equation
The Xiaomi 18 Pro starts at 5,999 CNY (~840 USD) and the Pro Max at 6,999 CNY (~980 USD); on special configs the price can approach ~1,400–1,540 USD after conversion. That puts Xiaomi in a dilemma many Android makers face: how much more will users pay for an ever-more-premium Android flagship?
As phone prices rise, users may also keep old devices longer instead of upgrading yearly. So the first-week heat is notable, but sustaining sales over the coming months matters more for the commercial success of the Xiaomi 18 Pro series.
So is the Xiaomi 18 Pro really “sold out”?
For now the answer splits into three parts:
- Transparent Special Edition: there's evidence the first batch sold out quickly.
- Level of interest: photos at some Xiaomi Stores show sizable crowds trying the product in the first days.
- The whole Xiaomi 18 Pro series: there's no full official Xiaomi sales data to conclude the line is “sold out” or beating the previous generation; conversely, one third-party source shows first-day sales still notably lower than the Xiaomi 17 series.
So the more accurate description right now: the Xiaomi 18 Pro series has notable pull in its first days, especially the Transparent Special Edition, but more data is needed to see whether the heat converts into big long-term sales.
Xiaomi 18 Pro series — highlights
- 📱 AI-powered rear secondary display
- 📷 Leica camera system (main + 200 MP periscope tele, 50 MP ultrawide)
- ⚡ Snapdragon 2 nm platform
- 🔋 Battery up to ~8,500 mAh (Pro Max)
- ⚡ 100 W wired, 50 W wireless charging
⚡ 30-second recap
Is the Xiaomi 18 Pro on sale?
Yes. It has started selling in China.
Is it sold out?
The Transparent Special Edition's first batch sold out fast; don't apply that to the whole Xiaomi 18 Pro series.
How much does it cost?
Xiaomi 18 Pro from 5,999 CNY (~840 USD), Pro Max from 6,999 CNY (~980 USD).
How much is the special edition?
Transparent Special Edition from 9,999 CNY (~1,400 USD) and the Pro Max at 10,999 CNY (~1,540 USD).
The highlights?
Rear secondary screen, Snapdragon 2 nm platform, a high-resolution Leica camera system and a battery up to 8,500 mAh.
Does it outsell the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
No official Xiaomi figures confirm that. A third-party market tracker even recorded lower first-day sales than the previous generation.
