Xiaomi could skip the 19 series, with Xiaomi 20 following Xiaomi 18

The Xiaomi 18 lineup could be followed directly by the Xiaomi 20 series, according to reports, with Xiaomi skipping the 19 designation. The new flagships are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor and could be unveiled in September.

Why might Xiaomi skip the number 19?

This would not be Xiaomi’s first change to its numbering. The company previously skipped the Mi 7 designation and the entire Xiaomi 16 series. If Xiaomi 20 follows Xiaomi 18, the model number would not mean that there was another generation called Xiaomi 19 in between.

One possible reason is to align its naming with competitors, though that remains speculation. Reports suggest Apple is also considering a similar change, potentially using the iPhone 20 name instead of iPhone 19. A higher number alone says nothing about the scale of any technical or design changes.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in the flagships

The Xiaomi 20 series is expected to be among the first flagships equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor. The new chip is expected to deliver higher performance and better power efficiency. In practice, that could mean faster responses and lower power consumption, although battery life will also depend on other characteristics of the devices.

Improvements in artificial intelligence and image processing are also expected. These could affect phone features and photo processing, but the specific capabilities of the Xiaomi 20 models have not yet been described in detail.

Unveiling expected in September

According to reports, Xiaomi could unveil the new flagships in September. The reports do not specify the year or the market for which that timing is expected. More detailed specifications and information about availability have not yet been provided.