Xiaomi 18 shows up in the IMEI database months before launch

Xiaomi 18 shows up in the IMEI database months before launch2026-06-13T17:24:41+00:00The Xiaomi 18 series has been making headlines in the rumor mill for quite some time now. And today, the vanilla Xiaomi 18 has its first indication of existence, thanks to a new listing in the GSMA IMEI database. The device appeared in the listing with the internal codename “madrid” and model numbers 2611FPNFAR, 2611FPNFAG, 2611FPNFAI, and M154FF. An appearance in the GSMA database is often an early sign that a device is undergoing the certification process required before it can be sold commercially. !Image 1: Xiaomi 18 Pro India IMEI listing India !Image 2: Xiaomi 18 Pro China IMEI China !Image 3: Xiaomi 18 Pro Global IMEI listing Global !Image 4: Xiaomi 18 Pro IMEI listing Japan Xiaomi 18 IMEI listing The “madrid” device has surfaced with model numbers corresponding to China, India, Japan, and global variants. Xiaomi typically launches its flagship smartphones in China first before expanding to other markets. The appearance of multiple regional model numbers at such an early stage could suggest that the company is preparing for a broader international rollout earlier than usual. Moreover, under Xiaomi’s previous internal numbering system, the position assigned to “madrid” would indicate that it is a Pro model rather than the standard Xiaomi 18. However, information from Mi Code suggests that the company may have changed its model-numbering strategy this year. !Image 5: Xiaomi-18-Pro-render Xiaomi 18 Pro Render There are also reports that the Xiaomi 18 Ultra may not be released at all, possibly due to cost considerations. If the Ultra is ultimately canceled, the lineup structure would change, and “madrid” could end up being the standard Xiaomi 18. Nothing has been confirmed at this stage. The “2611” prefix found in the regional model numbers is commonly used to estimate a device’s launch window. Based on previous patterns, the Xiaomi 18 series could be targeting a release around November 2026. The Xiaomi 18 is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s next-generation flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, paired with LPDDR6 memory. The display is rumored to measure between 6.3 and 6.4 inches. Don’t miss a thing!Join our Telegram communityfor instant updates and grab ourfree daily newsletterfor the best tech stories! For more daily updates, please visit ourNews Section. (Via)