The standard Xiaomi 18 could arrive before the end of this year, according to a new 3C certification listing that has revealed its charging capabilities. The development comes after Xiaomi confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro series would receive a global launch before the end of 2026.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max were unveiled in China in September, with both models expected to reach global markets as early as this month. However, Xiaomi did not mention the standard Xiaomi 18 in its global launch announcement, raising speculation that the successor to the Xiaomi 17 might not arrive this year.

A new 3C certification listing suggests otherwise, supporting earlier rumours that the standard Xiaomi 18 could launch at a later date, possibly in December. The reported timeframe is believed to refer to its Chinese debut. The certification reveals that a Xiaomi smartphone, believed to be the standard Xiaomi 18, will support 100W wired fast charging, matching the charging speed of its predecessor.

Previous reports suggest the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset rather than the more powerful Extreme version. It is also tipped to feature a 200MP primary camera and a 7,200mAh battery.

The display size remains unknown, and Xiaomi could make some changes to the phone’s dimensions compared to the previous generation. This is because the Xiaomi 18 Pro is reportedly taking over the compact flagship position with its 6.4-inch display.

However, with the standard Xiaomi 18 rumoured to pack a battery that is 200mAh larger than the Pro model, it could sit between the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max in terms of overall size.