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Global Xiaomi 18 Pro battery is 1,000mAh smaller than China version

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Global Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max batteries are smaller than China versions, with 6,000mAh and 7,050mAh capacities revealed via HyperOS code.

Global Xiaomi 18 Pro battery is 1,000mAh smaller than China version
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The global versions of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will carry smaller batteries than their China counterparts, a difference that directly impacts how long these devices last on a single charge. Buyers looking for the maximum battery life available in this lineup will need to wait for the China models or accept a reduction in capacity for the international release. This hardware divergence means global users should adjust their expectations regarding endurance before the phones ship.

Leaked HyperOS data shows reduced capacity for international models

Xiaomi launched the China versions of the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max on September 23, 2026. The upcoming global models, identified by model numbers 2609BPN61G for the Pro and 2611FPNFAG for the Pro Max, are currently in the final stages of preparation. These devices are expected to run HyperOS and will likely share the same core hardware architecture as the Chinese variants.

Specifications

  • China Battery Capacity: 7,000mAh (Pro), 8,500mAh (Pro Max)
  • Global Battery Capacity (HyperOS Code): 6,000mAh (Pro), 7,050mAh (Pro Max)
  • Global Model Numbers: 2609BPN61G (Pro), 2611FPNFAG (Pro Max)
  • Charging Speed: Up to 90W/100W (reported)

Code strings from HyperOS reveal that the global Xiaomi 18 Pro contains a 6,000mAh battery, which is 1,000mAh smaller than the 7,000mAh unit in the China version. The global 18 Pro Max is listed with a 7,050mAh battery, falling 1,450mAh short of the 8,500mAh capacity found in its Chinese sibling. Tipster Kacper Skrzypek shared these specific figures, noting the clear gap between the regional battery sizes.

Charging speeds for the global models are reported to remain close to the China specifications, topping out at 90W for the Pro and 100W for the Pro Max. Xiaomi has confirmed that a global launch is coming this year but has not yet provided a specific date, pricing, or a list of supported markets. These battery figures come from code strings rather than official confirmation, so the final capacities could still change before the phones ship.

We have been tracking the Xiaomi 18 Pro series closely, including earlier reports on the Xiaomi 18 Pro Duo Returns Globally. The confirmed facts for the standard global models are limited to the leaked battery capacities and the September 2026 China launch window. Until Xiaomi shares official pricing and availability details, the exact global specifications remain subject to potential adjustment.

Source: GIZMOCHINA

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