Xiaomi launched the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China in late September, with both smartphones scheduled to make their global debut on November 17. Now, the Xiaomi 18 Pro has taken another important step towards its potential launch in India.

The Indian variant of the smartphone, carrying the model number 2609BPN61I, has received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Although the certification listing does not reveal any specifications, it indicates that the device is progressing towards its Indian release. According to a recent rumour, the Xiaomi 18 Pro could launch in India in December, while the larger Xiaomi 18 Pro Max may not be introduced in the country. Its expected pricing could be a factor behind this decision, as Xiaomi is reportedly uncertain about its ability to sell enough units at the anticipated price.

For those who need a reminder of its specifications, the Xiaomi 18 Pro features a 6.4-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1120 x 2436 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, alongside a 2.7-inch secondary display on the rear. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset and features a 200MP main camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 200MP periscope telephoto camera offering 3.2x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide camera with autofocus. On the front, there is a 50MP selfie camera with autofocus. Other features include an IP68 rating and HyperOS 4 based on Android 17.