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Xiaomi 18 Series to Drop Glass Backs for Fiberglass or Vegan Leather

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Xiaomi 18 series will likely use fiberglass or vegan leather backs instead of glass, with five colors tested and a late September launch.

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Xiaomi is shifting its flagship smartphone design away from glass, a change that gives buyers alternative material choices for durability and grip. The upcoming Xiaomi 18 series will likely use fiberglass or vegan leather for the rear panel instead of the traditional glass finish. This change indicates a shift in the company's approach to the design and construction of its upcoming Android flagship devices.

Leaker confirms material shift and color options for upcoming flagships

The leak originates from Digital Chat Station, a known source for Chinese smartphone hardware details. He confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 series will not feature a glass back. The source suggests the new material will resemble the fiberglass used in the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max, or it could be vegan leather. It remains unconfirmed which specific models in the series will receive these new colorways.

  • Back Material: Not glass (fiberglass or vegan leather)
  • Tested Colorways: Black, white, pink, blue, and red
  • Expected Launch Window: Late September
  • Expected SoC: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro

Xiaomi is currently testing five distinct color options for the new lineup. The available shades include black, white, pink, blue, and red. These colors are part of the early development phase, and the leaker has not specified whether they will appear on the standard Xiaomi 18, the Pro, or the Pro Max models. The manufacturer is currently finalizing the design prior to the public release.

The series is expected to launch in late September. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chips. These chips provide the primary processing power for the device. We looked at the Xiaomi 17 Pro earlier while tracking Xiaomi design trends.

The confirmed details include the material shift, the testing colors, the launch window, and the expected processors. All other specifics remain unconfirmed until Xiaomi makes an official announcement. Buyers should wait for the September release to see the final design and pricing.

Source: NotebookCheck

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