New reports confirm the cancellation of the Xiaomi 18 Ultra due to its expected high price, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max are set for a global launch.
Bad news for those eyeing the absolute top-tier from Xiaomi: the rumored Xiaomi 18 Ultra phone is reportedly off the launch calendar. This means if you were hoping for an even more powerful and feature-packed device beyond the Pro models, you'll need to adjust your expectations.
We've been hearing whispers about the Xiaomi 18 Ultra's cancellation since August, and now, trusted leakster Digital Chat Station is backing up those claims. It seems Xiaomi has pulled the plug on the Ultra model, likely due to concerns over its potential price tag. The scuttlebutt suggests a whopping CNY 10,000 for a 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. That's a serious chunk of change, and Xiaomi apparently felt that such a high price point wouldn't generate enough sales to make it worthwhile.
So, what does this mean for us? While we won't be seeing a super-premium 'Ultra' device this time, there's still good news for international fans. Xiaomi recently announced that the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are both set for a global launch. This is quite a significant shift, as previous 'Pro' and 'Pro Max' versions, like the Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, usually stayed exclusive to the Chinese market.
It makes you wonder if the global expansion of the Pro models is directly linked to the Ultra's cancellation. Perhaps Xiaomi decided to focus its global efforts and premium offerings on these slightly more accessible (though still high-end) devices, rather than pushing an extremely expensive 'Ultra' variant that might struggle in various markets. Either way, for many, the global availability of the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will be a welcome development, offering powerful new options outside of China.
We've been hearing whispers about the Xiaomi 18 Ultra's cancellation since August, and now, trusted leakster Digital Chat Station is backing up those claims. It seems Xiaomi has pulled the plug on the Ultra model, likely due to concerns over its potential price tag. The scuttlebutt suggests a whopping CNY 10,000 for a 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. That's a serious chunk of change, and Xiaomi apparently felt that such a high price point wouldn't generate enough sales to make it worthwhile.
So, what does this mean for us? While we won't be seeing a super-premium 'Ultra' device this time, there's still good news for international fans. Xiaomi recently announced that the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are both set for a global launch. This is quite a significant shift, as previous 'Pro' and 'Pro Max' versions, like the Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, usually stayed exclusive to the Chinese market.
It makes you wonder if the global expansion of the Pro models is directly linked to the Ultra's cancellation. Perhaps Xiaomi decided to focus its global efforts and premium offerings on these slightly more accessible (though still high-end) devices, rather than pushing an extremely expensive 'Ultra' variant that might struggle in various markets. Either way, for many, the global availability of the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will be a welcome development, offering powerful new options outside of China.
