Tipster Digital Chat Station says Xiaomi is testing a hardware‑level privacy screen for its upcoming 18 Pro line. The feature mirrors Samsung’s Privacy Display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, blending a special 2K panel with software that narrows viewing angles. A Weibo thread links the leak to the flagship series slated for a September launch officially.

Rumors add that the 18 Pro will carry a 6.3‑inch 2K screen, a 7,000 mAh (or larger) battery, and dual 200 MP rear sensors. Its larger sibling, the 18 Pro Max, is expected to sport a 6.9‑inch display while keeping the same camera setup. Both models should run on the forthcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, promising a noticeable performance bump.

The lineup also appears set to retain the secondary rear display introduced on the Xiaomi 17 Pro, but enlarged to roughly four inches. Keeping a privacy‑focused screen could differentiate Xiaomi in a crowded flag‑ship market where on‑lookers pose a real concern for business users. If the September event confirms these specs, consumers will gain a rare blend of privacy and high‑resolution visuals for privacy.