A few days ago a rumor claimed Xiaomi would be launching the 18 Pro in global markets, unlike its predecessor. They have the model numbers 2609BPN61G and 2611FPNFAG and the tipster claims the former could be the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the latter the Xiaomi 18. Purported Xiaomi 18 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max EEC certificationsThat would be quite a change in strategy for Xiaomi, but this year has been very different for most smartphone makers, due to the galloping memory costs, so maybe that has something to do with it. Anyway, the Xiaomi 18, 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are expected to be unveiled in September. The Xiaomi 18 Pro has been rumored to get a 200MP main camera and a 200MP telephoto macro camera, both using large sensors, and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max may inherit the same setup.