Key Takeaways
- Xiaomi has reportedly canceled the Xiaomi 18 Ultra due to its high price.
- The base 12GB/256GB version was expected to cost around $1,500.
- The phone was set to feature three 200MP cameras.
Xiaomi has reportedly removed the Xiaomi 18 Ultra from its launch plans, according to leakster Digital Chat Station.
The company has confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will launch globally, marking a shift from their predecessors, which were limited to China.
A previous rumor from August had already claimed that the Xiaomi 18 Ultra had been canceled, suggesting ongoing speculation about the phone's fate.
According to the leak, the Xiaomi 18 Ultra was expected to cost around $1,500 for the base 12GB/256GB version, significantly higher than its predecessors.
For comparison, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra launched at approximately $1,044 for a 12GB/512GB version, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition cost around $1,193 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
The phone was reportedly planned with a 200MP 1/1.12-inch LOFIC main camera, a 200MP 1/1.28-inch LOFIC periscope camera with continuous optical zoom, and a 200MP 1/1.56-inch ultrawide camera.
Three 200MP cameras were a significant feature, but the cost may have come from its camera system, especially considering the rumored base model offered only 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The cancellation of the Xiaomi 18 Ultra is still not fully confirmed, as the original Digital Chat Station post is reportedly no longer accessible.
Xiaomi has not officially confirmed the cancellation of the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, and the phone should be treated as reportedly canceled rather than officially discontinued.
