Xiaomi May Scrap 18 Ultra for Pro Max Push as 19 Ultra Rumored for 2027

3 articles · Updated · Tech Advisor · Aug 17

Kartikey Singh says Xiaomi has scrapped the 18 Ultra and will instead center its next flagship cycle on an 18 Pro Max model.
Xiaomi appears to be simplifying a confusing top-end lineup after launching both the 17 Ultra and a China-only 17 Pro Max, while aligning its branding more closely with Apple's naming playbook.
Europe could be a key target if Xiaomi expands the Pro Max globally, using it as a clearer Android rival to the iPhone and a bid to take share from Samsung.
The shift may be temporary: Singh says buyers can wait for a 19 Ultra, with Xiaomi's advanced camera technology potentially moving into Pro Max devices in the meantime.
The report remains unconfirmed and rests on a single leaker, though earlier rumors also pointed to rising component, memory and storage costs pressuring Ultra-phone launches.