Tipster Abhishek Yadav on X claims the Xiaomi 18 Ultra "has been cancelled," and it looks like its price was the issue. The social media post then highlights rumors about the phone's alleged specifications from Digital Chat Station on Weibo.
What happened
The social media post then highlights rumors about the phone's alleged specifications from Digital Chat Station on Weibo. DCS claims the phone would've featured a flat display with thin 1mm bezels. However, that's not the biggest thing Xiaomi's camera technology was. The Xiaomi 18 Ultra might've launched with a triple 200MP setup.
Where the sources line up
According to the rumors, a 200MP main camera on a 1/1. 12-inch LOFIC sensor would've led the way. The other two cameras include a 200MP (1/1. 56-inch) ultra-wide and a 200MP (optical zoom) periscope lens.
Practical impact for readers
We started this post by mentioning the phone's price, and DCS gives us insight. The tipster claims the phone might've been priced at 9,999 RMB (~$1,499) to start. Given how steep this is, it seems an executive decision had to be made. Nevertheless, Yadav on X states that an Ultra model phone could return to Xiaomi's lineup for its 19 series.
Who should pay attention now
Something is interesting about these 18 Ultra camera rumors. We almost got this exact setup on the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max . We've seen rumors about these phones for months after the 17 series debuted (and they've been very popular , too). Xiaomi continued to feature its rear displays on the 18 series with a few upgrades. The 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max feature twin 200MP cameras.
What is still unclear
Its telephoto camera in particular was a notable highlight, outshining the majority of the competition. If Xiaomi is going to return to the Ultra in 2027, maybe that's for the best.
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