The hottest and most recent leaks, coming directly from Chinese industry informants like the renowned Digital Chat Station, indicate that the manufacturer is preparing an aggressive evolution for the compact model in its next family. The base Xiaomi 18 is expected to feature a subtle increase in its flat screen, which will now be 6.4 inches, maintaining the 19.5:9 aspect ratio of its predecessor. The major technological advantage of the flat AMOLED LTPO panel will be its resolution, which will take a significant leap to the 2K standard, guaranteeing extremely high pixel density for a device of such compact dimensions. Furthermore, engineering renderings point to the use of ultra-narrow black bezels and rounded corners, maintaining a comfortable grip. Under the chassis, the model will adopt Qualcomm's next top-of-the-line platform, tentatively called the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, produced using a 2nm lithography process. But the rumor that has most surprised the tech community involves the battery. Thanks to advancements in high-density silicon-carbon cells, leaked information indicates that the compact device's nominal capacity will start at seven, with strong market bets suggesting that the small flagship will come equipped with a monstrous 7,000 mAh or 7,800 mAh battery, shattering the current standard for battery life in compact phones. In the optical department, in partnership with Leica, the smartphone is expected to maintain the 50-megapixel resolution for the main sensor or upgrade to 200MP, but will inherit cutting-edge software updates, while strong rumors circulate about the inclusion of a powerful 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera for high-zoom and detailed macro photography. To complete the new features, Xiaomi is expected to finally retire the optical reader and implement an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor embedded under the display for all variants in the line. The official launch of the device in the Chinese market is planned for September. ———————————————————— . #xiaomi . #xiaomi18 . #xiaomi18proseries . #android . #hyperos4 - @elgusttyb