New Contender For Best Phone 2026? | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Leaks & Rumours | TSW281

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is due to launch later in 2026, boasting several upgrades including a bigger secondary screen. While the 17 Pro Max sadly never enjoyed a global rollout, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max could hit the UK, boasting some of the best battery life and gaming performance of the year. Here we run through the latest leaks and rumours about this flagship phone, which point to a more refined device overall. Some of the updates are obvious, including a fresh Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset - possibly a 'Pro' version, depending on Qualcomm's naming. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will also serve up a bigger battery, although not as big as one of its own Poco smartphones from 2026. The camera setup appears to have been completely overhauled, with some exciting new sensors slapped in there. Plus, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will likely offer a larger screen around back, to be used as a more power-efficient alternative to the main display. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Leaks & Rumours Chapters: 0:00 - It's a bit hot, eh 0:54 - Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 4:31 - Viewer comments 14:42 - Next week