The Japan-market manufacturer version of the “Xiaomi 18 Pro Max,” 2611FPNFAR, has passed certification. Its registration in the IMEI database indicates that preparations for a launch in Japan are under way. The possibility of FeliCa support has also been mentioned.
As previously reported, Xiaomi’s new flagship smartphone, the “Xiaomi 18 Pro Max,” has been confirmed to have passed certification under model number 2611FPNFAR as the company prepares to launch it in the Japanese market. The article suggests that the device is the manufacturer version for the open market in Japan and reports that preparations for a future Japanese launch are under way.
2611FPNFAR is also registered in GSMA’s IMEI database, making it highly possible that the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will be positioned as a model for Japan. The article mentions the prospect of FeliCa support in Japan and reports that attention is focused on the implementation status going forward.
The official announcement in China took place on 23 September 2026, and a global rollout has also been announced. The timing of a Japanese launch and other definitive details have not been confirmed in the article, and how the Japan-market model will be handled remains unclear at this point.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max may feature two generations of SoCs as a high-end device, and the article introduces features including a secondary rear display and an advanced camera configuration. The piece organizes the product specifications and related information while awaiting further official announcements.