Xiaomi Launches Flagship Phones Powered by Qualcomm's Latest Processors
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Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in China. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the first commercially available smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Both phones feature upgraded screens, larger batteries, and hardware-level privacy displays.
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The launch confirms Xiaomi's use of advanced chipsets from Qualcomm, which is significant for Qualcomm's market share in the mobile processor industry. This introduction of high-end devices intensifies competitive pressure within the premium smartphone segment.
Rumors had suggested that Xiaomi was planning to utilize the high-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip from Qualcomm in its upcoming devices.
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