Following our hands-on look at the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max unboxing, we're now turning our attention to its smaller sibling — the Xiaomi 18 Pro. You can also check out our video unboxing on TikTok here.
Inside the box, the Xiaomi 18 Pro ships with the essentials: a USB-A to USB-C charging cable and a transparent protective case — the same accessories included with the Max.
The bundled case is nothing fancy, but it's sturdy and dependable. Beyond offering a bit of extra peace of mind, its clear design lets the phone's striking Velvet Red finish shine through.
The in-box case
Alongside the phone, Xiaomi also provided its Silicone Magnetic case. This one feels noticeably more premium and durable, and as its name implies, it adds MagSafe-style magnetic attachment support to the device.
The trade-off is that it covers up most of the phone in black. That said, there's a tasteful touch of velvet red trim ringing the camera module, which keeps things visually interesting.
The Silicone Magnetic case
With a 6.4-inch display up front, the Xiaomi 18 Pro firmly plants itself in compact flagship territory — and we'd argue it's among the finest options in that class, which is precisely why we've nominated it for our yearly awards!
Don't mistake compact for lightweight, though — it tips the scales at just over 200 grams, roughly matching the iPhone 18 Pro. Interestingly, Apple's phone packs a slightly smaller 6.3-inch panel and roughly 3,000 mAh less battery. Whether the Xiaomi 18 Pro's massive 7,000mAh cell translates to double the real-world endurance is something we'll put to the test in our full review.
Lastly, the Xiaomi 18 Pro inherits two standout features from the Pro Max: a secondary rear display and a privacy screen mode. The rear panel screen is slightly more compact than the one on the Max, yet it sacrifices none of the functionality. Realistically, though, we suspect most owners will rely on it for capturing selfies with the main camera system.
The privacy display works much like Samsung's implementation — it operates on a per-pixel basis and offers deep customization, letting you shield either the whole screen or only selected apps from wandering eyes.
Stay tuned for our in-depth review to learn more!
