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AI-led memory chip demand is pushing smartphone prices higher in India, forcing budget buyers to delay purchases, choose weaker devices or buy secondhand.

Xiaomi has introduced the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China, featuring upgraded cameras, larger batteries, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips. Global pricing and availability details are yet to be announced.

Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Elite Gen 6 at Snapdragon Summit 2026, featuring 2nm chips, 5.0GHz CPU, and agentic AI.

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Xiaomi has certified the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max for sale in China, both featuring 100W charging and UWB. Launch is expected in September, with the standard Xiaomi 18 likely arriving in December.

Redmi has launched the M100 in China, featuring a 6.9-inch LCD display, Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 SoC, 7,900mAh battery, and up to 8GB RAM. Pricing starts at CNY 1,999, with no confirmation of an international release.

Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max globally on August 27, featuring a 10,000mAh battery, 100W fast charging, a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, up to 12GB RAM, and IP69K dust and water resistance.

Xiaomi has reportedly cancelled the 18 Ultra smartphone for 2026, focusing on three flagship models instead. Rising memory and storage costs may have influenced this decision. vivo and Oppo may also limit new Ultra models to China.