According to available information, the Xiaomi 18 Ultra will not have a main sensor with a 1-inch optical format. The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max, meanwhile, are expected to offer a periscope telephoto camera with a 200 MP sensor and macro photography from 15 centimetres away.
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The Xiaomi 18 series is still described as upcoming, so its cameras’ final image quality will only become clear from photos and tests after the devices are released.
Xiaomi 18 Ultra’s main sensor
The expected move away from the 1-inch format would be a change from the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which has a main sensor of that format with LOFIC technology. The 1-inch designation refers to the sensor’s optical format, not its literal width or diagonal.
The report that the Xiaomi 18 Ultra will not have a 1-inch sensor does not, by itself, reveal how large its replacement will be. It is therefore not possible to conclude that the new sensor will be smaller. The reason for the change is unknown; a connection to changes elsewhere in the camera system, including the telephoto camera, remains a possibility rather than a confirmed explanation.
Sensor size can affect light capture, particularly in night-time and indoor photos. Results also depend on the lens, image processing and other sensor characteristics, however. A change in format alone is not enough to determine whether photos will be better or worse.
What the Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s sensor offers
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra uses a 1-inch main sensor with LOFIC technology. This helps the sensor handle brightly lit parts of a scene and can contribute to a wider dynamic range—for example, in a photo with both a bright sky and a dark foreground.
When comparing it with its successor, it will be important to look beyond the sensor designation and see how both phones handle detail, highlights and shadows in real scenes. Main-camera performance will be especially important to people who often take photos in low light.
Four Xiaomi 18 series models
According to available information, the series is expected to consist of four models: the standard Xiaomi 18, plus the Pro, Pro Max and Ultra. Detailed differences between their camera systems are not yet clear, although the Ultra will likely be the range-topping model.
The right choice may depend on whether a user prioritises the main camera, photos of distant subjects or close-up detail. For now, the model names alone are not enough to compare final image quality.
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max: 200 MP and macro from 15 cm
The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to receive a periscope telephoto camera paired with a 200 MP sensor. The resolution refers to the sensor, not the lens. A periscope design allows a longer optical system to fit inside the phone, which is useful for photographing distant subjects. The design alone, however, does not determine image quality or a specific level of magnification.
The telephoto camera is also expected to support macro photography from 15 centimetres away. This would allow detailed close-ups without having to move the phone any closer to the subject. Sharpness and detail can only be assessed once actual photos are available.
