Fresh off our Xiaomi 18 Pro Max unboxing, we've now turned our attention to its smaller sibling — the Xiaomi 18 Pro. If you prefer video, you can catch our unboxing clip on TikTok.
Inside the box, you'll find the same accessories as the Max variant: a USB-A to USB-C charging cable and a clear protective case.
The bundled case is nothing fancy, but it does the job well. It gives you some peace of mind against drops and scratches while letting the gorgeous Velvet Red finish shine through.
The included transparent case
Xiaomi also provided us with their optional Silicone Magnetic case, and it immediately feels like a step up in terms of build quality. As its name implies, it adds MagSafe compatibility to the device.
The trade-off is that it covers up most of that red finish with black. Fortunately, Xiaomi left a tasteful velvet red ring around the camera module, which adds a nice touch of personality.
The Silicone Magnetic case
With its 6.4-inch display, the Xiaomi 18 Pro firmly plants itself in compact flagship territory. We're such fans of this form factor that we've already shortlisted it for our annual awards!
Don't expect an ultra-light device, though — it tips the scales at just over 200 grams, putting it nearly on par with the iPhone 18 Pro. That's remarkable when you consider the numbers: Apple squeezes a battery roughly 3,000 mAh smaller into a similarly-sized phone with a slightly smaller 6.3-inch screen. The real question is whether Xiaomi's massive 7,000mAh cell can deliver double the battery life. That's something we'll answer in our full review.
As with the Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro comes equipped with both a secondary rear display and a privacy screen feature. The rear panel is slightly smaller than the one on the Max, but functionality hasn't been cut back. Our favorite use case? Snapping selfies with the main camera setup.
The privacy display works much like Samsung's implementation. It operates at the pixel level and offers extensive customization — you can shield the whole screen from onlookers or limit the effect to specific apps.
Stay tuned for our in-depth review to learn more!
