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Samsung and Google are raising prices on their budget phones
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Xiaomi’s new 18 Pro phones improve on Samsung’s privacy display
What happened
Xiaomi's new 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max launched in China today, and feature a more flexible take on the privacy display tech introduced this year on Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Key facts
- Xiaomi's new 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max launched in China today, and feature a more flexible take on the privacy display tech introduced this year on Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra.
- Reported by The Verge and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:24:50 UTC.
Why it matters
Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.
What to watch next
- Availability, pricing and rollout regions
- Independent testing or verification of the claims made
- Responses from regulators and competing platforms
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