The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max launched in China on September 23, 2026 with a 6.9-inch AMOLED display, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 platform, dual 200MP Leica cameras and an 8500mAh silicon-carbon battery.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G Price in Kenya, Specifications & Features

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G is Xiaomi's large-format flagship smartphone, combining top-tier mobile performance, an advanced Leica camera system, a secondary rear display and a very large battery.

Its main display is a 6.9-inch AMOLED panel with a 2624 × 1208 resolution, adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rate and brightness reaching up to 4000 nits. A 2.9-inch AMOLED display sits on the rear and supports notifications, controls, camera previews and other quick functions.

Performance comes from the 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, Dual 200MP Leica Cameras & 8500mAh Battery

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is differentiated from the regular 18 Pro by its larger display, larger rear screen, larger battery and the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset.

Its rear camera system combines a 200MP main camera, 200MP periscope telephoto and 50MP ultra-wide camera, giving the phone strong flexibility for everyday photography, portraits, zoom and landscape shooting.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G Price in Kenya

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G price in Kenya ranges from KES 150,699 to KES 219,999, depending on the RAM/storage configuration.

Where to Buy Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G in Kenya

Looking for where to buy the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G in Kenya? Get it from Linkphones Center for flagship Snapdragon performance, Leica imaging, a large 6.9-inch display and premium high-capacity battery performance.

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Specifications & Features

6.9-inch AMOLED Display

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with:

• 2624 × 1208 resolution
• 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate
• Up to 4000 nits peak brightness
• Dolby Vision
• HDR support
• Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 protection

The large display is well suited to gaming, productivity, video playback and photography.

Hardware Privacy Display

Xiaomi also adds hardware-level privacy technology to the 18 Pro series. This is designed to reduce side-angle visibility when privacy mode is enabled, making sensitive content harder for nearby people to view.

2.9-inch Rear AMOLED Display

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max includes a 2.9-inch secondary AMOLED display on the rear.

PhoneArena lists its resolution at approximately 976 × 596 pixels, while launch coverage confirms up to a 120Hz refresh rate and 4000-nit brightness.

The rear display can support:

• Camera previews
• Notifications
• Quick controls
• Mini apps and cards
• Music controls
• Custom content

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, Qualcomm's higher-tier 2nm flagship chipset.

PhoneArena lists the processor with Oryon CPU cores reaching up to approximately 5GHz and an Adreno 850 GPU.

This platform is designed for demanding:

• Gaming
• AI workloads
• Photography processing
• Video editing
• Multitasking
• Productivity

12GB & 16GB LPDDR5X RAM

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is available with:

• 12GB LPDDR5X RAM
• 16GB LPDDR5X RAM

Up to 1TB UFS 4.1 Storage

Available storage configurations include:

• 256GB
• 512GB
• 1TB

using UFS 4.1 storage.

Launch configurations include:

• 12GB + 256GB
• 12GB + 512GB
• 16GB + 512GB
• 16GB + 1TB

200MP Leica Main Camera

The main rear camera uses a 200MP 1/1.28-inch Light Hunter 960 sensor with Leica imaging.

The large sensor is designed for detailed photography and strong low-light performance.

200MP Periscope Telephoto

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max also includes a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with:

• 1/1.56-inch sensor
• 3.2x optical zoom
• Up to 12.8x lossless zoom
• 75mm portrait focal length
• 12cm macro capability

50MP Ultra-Wide Camera

A 50MP ultra-wide camera completes the rear camera system.

This gives users a wider field of view for architecture, landscapes and group photography.

50MP Front Camera

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max includes a 50MP front-facing camera for high-resolution selfies, video calls and content creation.

8500mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery

The China-market Xiaomi 18 Pro Max ships with a very large 8500mAh silicon-carbon battery.

Xiaomi says the battery is designed to retain at least 80% capacity after 2000 charging cycles under its testing conditions.

Important Global Battery Note

Current evidence indicates that the global Xiaomi 18 Pro Max may use a smaller battery than the China version. HyperOS code reportedly lists approximately 7050mAh for the international model, compared with 8500mAh in China. This global specification had not yet been formally published by Xiaomi at the time of reporting.

For a Kenya listing, the exact battery capacity should therefore be matched to the specific regional unit being stocked.

100W Wired Charging

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max supports 100W wired fast charging.

50W Wireless Charging

Wireless charging is supported at up to 50W.

27W Reverse Charging

The phone also supports 27W reverse charging, allowing compatible accessories and devices to draw power from the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max.

Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 6

Connectivity includes:

• 5G
• Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth 6
• NFC
• UWB
• USB-C 3.2

Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max uses an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, together with facial unlocking.

IP66, IP68 & IP69 Protection

Launch coverage specifies IP66, IP68 and IP69 protection for the Xiaomi 18 Pro series.

This gives the phone substantial protection against dust and water exposure under specified test conditions.

HyperOS 4

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs HyperOS 4, based on Android 17 on the China launch model.

HyperOS 4 includes Xiaomi's updated interface and AI features.

Large 6.9-inch Flagship Design

PhoneArena lists dimensions of approximately:

163.44 × 77.6 × 8.39mm

with weight around 235–240g depending on configuration.

The phone uses a glass rear and aluminum frame on the standard version.

Why Choose Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G

• Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor
• Advanced 2nm chipset architecture
• Large 6.9-inch AMOLED display
• Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate
• Up to 4000 nits brightness
• Hardware privacy-display functionality
• 2.9-inch rear AMOLED display
• Dual 200MP Leica cameras
• 200MP main camera
• 200MP periscope telephoto
• 3.2x optical zoom
• Up to 12.8x lossless zoom
• 50MP ultra-wide camera
• 50MP front camera
• Up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM
• Up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage
• 8500mAh battery on China version
• 100W wired charging
• 50W wireless charging
• 27W reverse charging
• Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth 6
• NFC and UWB
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• IP66, IP68 and IP69 protection
• HyperOS 4

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Xiaomi
• Model: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
• Product Type: Flagship 5G Smartphone
• Main Display: 6.9-inch AMOLED
• Resolution: 2624 × 1208
• Refresh Rate: 1–120Hz
• Peak Brightness: Up to 4000 Nits
• Display Protection: Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
• Rear Display: 2.9-inch AMOLED
• Rear Display Resolution: Approx. 976 × 596
• Rear Display Refresh Rate: Up to 120Hz
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
• Process: 2nm
• GPU: Adreno 850
• RAM: 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
• Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
• Storage Type: UFS 4.1
• Expandable Storage: No
• Main Camera: 200MP
• Main Sensor Size: 1/1.28-inch
• Telephoto Camera: 200MP Periscope
• Telephoto Sensor Size: 1/1.56-inch
• Optical Zoom: 3.2x
• Lossless Zoom: Up to 12.8x
• Ultra-Wide Camera: 50MP
• Front Camera: 50MP
• Battery: 8500mAh China Version
• Reported Global Battery: Approx. 7050mAh, Pending Official Regional Confirmation
• Wired Charging: 100W
• Wireless Charging: 50W
• Reverse Charging: 27W
• Network: 5G
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6
• NFC: Yes
• UWB: Yes
• USB: USB Type-C 3.2
• Fingerprint: Ultrasonic In-Display
• Face Unlock: Supported
• Water & Dust Resistance: IP66 / IP68 / IP69
• Operating System: Android 17 / HyperOS 4 on China Launch Model
• Dimensions: Approx. 163.44 × 77.6 × 8.39mm
• Weight: Approx. 235–240g
• Rear Material: Glass
• Frame: Aluminum
• Colours: Black / White / Ice Peach Pink / Galaxy Blue / Transparent Edition

Current launch coverage consistently supports the 6.9-inch 120Hz display, 2.9-inch rear screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, dual 200MP Leica cameras, 8500mAh China-market battery, 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

What's in the Box

• Xiaomi 18 Pro Max ×1
• USB Type-C Cable ×1
• SIM Eject Tool ×1
• Protective Case ×1
• User Documentation ×1

Power adapter inclusion can vary by market and package. Xiaomi's Transparent Special Edition is specifically reported to include colour-matched charging hardware and cable.

Related Products

• Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G
• Xiaomi 18 Fold
• Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 5G
• Xiaomi 17 5G
• Xiaomi 15 Pro 5G

FAQ

1. What is the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G price in Kenya?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G price in Kenya ranges from KES 150,699 to KES 219,999, depending on the RAM/storage configuration.

2. Where can I buy the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G in Kenya?

You can buy the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G from Linkphones Center at HH Towers, Moi Avenue, 5th Floor, Shop 504, Nairobi CBD. Call or WhatsApp 0729 222 000. Nationwide delivery is available across Kenya.

3. What processor does the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max use?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, Qualcomm's higher-tier 2nm flagship processor.

4. How big is the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max display?

It has a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 2624 × 1208 resolution, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate and up to 4000 nits brightness.

5. Does the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have a rear display?

Yes. It has a 2.9-inch AMOLED rear display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate and high brightness.

6. What cameras does the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have?

It has a 200MP main camera, 200MP periscope telephoto and 50MP ultra-wide camera, together with a 50MP front camera.

7. How much optical zoom does the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have?

The periscope telephoto provides approximately 3.2x optical zoom, with Xiaomi also advertising up to 12.8x lossless zoom.

8. What is the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max battery capacity?

The China-market model has an 8500mAh battery. Current pre-global-release evidence suggests the international model may use approximately 7050mAh, so the exact capacity should be confirmed for the specific unit being sold in Kenya.

9. How fast does the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charge?

It supports 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging and 27W reverse charging.

10. How much RAM and storage does the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have?

Configurations include 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X RAM with 256GB, 512GB or 1TB UFS 4.1 storage.

11. Does the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have Wi-Fi 7?

Yes. Current specifications list Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, NFC and UWB.

12. Is the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max waterproof?

The phone carries IP66, IP68 and IP69 protection ratings according to launch coverage.

13. What operating system does the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max use?

The China launch model runs Android 17 with HyperOS 4.

14. What is the difference between Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Pro Max has a larger 6.9-inch display, 2.9-inch rear display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset and larger 8500mAh China-market battery, while the regular Pro uses a smaller 6.4-inch display and 7000mAh battery.