Xiaomi is said to be giving its T series a makeover with a new upcoming Xiaomi 18T. This is a possible game changer in terms of what we expect from mid-range photography. This handset is supposedly packing flagship camera hardware in a more affordable segment.
Leak details camera array, processor, and display upgrades for the upcoming device
This is a big deal for those looking for high resolution photography without the high price tag. These tidbits are via leakster Gadgetsdata who shared them online. So this is a big change from what we expect to see hardware-wise in this series.
Rumored Specifications
- Main Camera: 200 MP Leica
- Ultra-wide Camera: 50 MP
- Telephoto Camera: 50 MP periscope
- Display Refresh Rate: 165 Hz (185 Hz in games)
- Water Resistance: IP69
This handset is said to pack a MediaTek Dimensity 8600 system-on-chip. This is a new (and yet unannounced) ARM processor. This processor is going to pack some serious upgrades.
Xiaomi is said to have this device coming with Android 17. That's going to keep it on the cutting edge of what's possible on the OS side. The MediaTek Dimensity 8600 processor and Android 17 are expected to offer solid performance for resource-intensive applications.
"Xiaomi is reportedly going to pack even the base variant of T series with a 200 MP main camera, 50 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and 50 MP periscope telephoto camera", noted Gadgetsdata. There's Leica badged optics on the back. The selfie camera still packs a 32 MP sensor. The screen's refresh rate is said to get bumped from 120 Hz to 165 Hz (or 185 Hz for some games) when in normal mode.
It's got an IP69-rated chassis. That means it's got some serious water-proofing against high-pressure and high temperature water jets. Interestingly, the device still seems to have a USB-C port but it's still only USB 2.0 speeds.
The USB-C port limitation to USB 2.0 speeds might be a downside for users in terms of data transfer speeds. But the camera and screen upgrades are the real highlights.
Just be cautious with these rumors since this might not be launching for more than 6 months. Things may change with what Xiaomi is planning. Also, that MediaTek Dimensity 8600 chip is unannounced.
This does add some additional mystery to the specs. We'll have to wait and see the official word before we can say anything concrete about the Xiaomi 18T.
Source: NotebookCheck
The 200 MP Leica camera setup sounds like a massive upgrade for the T series. I am curious about the battery life with that display running at 165 Hz though.
I suspect the MediaTek Dimensity 8600 chip will struggle to drive that screen and camera array efficiently. IP69 ratings often come at the cost of performance in mid-range devices.