June 24, 2026, 11:55 am | Read time: 3 minutes
The Xiaomi 18 has not been officially unveiled yet, but numerous details about the smartphone are already circulating in China. Several insiders report on new features aimed at enhancing the protection of private content. According to these reports, Xiaomi is apparently working on a solution similar to one used in a current Samsung model.
Privacy Feature Aims to Prevent Peeking
The leaker “Digital Chat Station” reports on Weibo that Xiaomi is working on a new privacy feature for the Pro model of the Xiaomi 18. The online magazine “Gizmochina” also discusses the smartphone, stating that the technology is expected to be used alongside a new 2K display.
The feature is designed to prevent others from viewing the screen content from certain angles. According to the information available so far, Xiaomi combines hardware and software components for this purpose. The manufacturer seems to be taking a similar approach to Samsung with the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The feature is expected to be available as an integrated display option, eliminating the need for an additional privacy screen protector. Users could, for example, view sensitive content on the smartphone without people nearby easily reading the screen.
However, the comparable Samsung feature has been criticized for reducing brightness and image quality. Many users therefore only activate the feature when needed. Whether Xiaomi can avoid these drawbacks remains to be seen.
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Hints of a Brighter Screen
Another insider named “Smart Pikachu” provides additional details about the Xiaomi 18. According to this source, the smartphone will have a significantly brighter display. A light sensor for the user interface is also planned. These details could indicate that Xiaomi is addressing issues already discussed with similar solutions. However, there is no official confirmation yet.
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In addition to the potential privacy feature, other features are mentioned. The Xiaomi 18 is said to have an additional mini-display on the back. The main camera is also expected to feature a 200-megapixel LOFIC sensor, which is intended to prevent overexposed shots and improve photo detail accuracy.
As reported by Gizmochina, the information so far comes exclusively from leaks and insider reports. Therefore, it remains to be seen which features will actually be included in the final product.
Launch Likely in September
There is currently no official announcement from Xiaomi. Therefore, the circulating information should be viewed with caution.
According to current information, the smartphone could be unveiled as early as September 2026. Xiaomi typically introduces new models in China first, with sales in Europe following about six months later. If this timeline holds, the Xiaomi 18 would likely be available in Europe by March 2027.