India, June 4 -- The Xiaomi 18 series is shaping up to be an imaging-focused launch, and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is grabbing most of the attention. The lineup is expected to include the Xiaomi 18, Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, with the Pro Max positioned as the camera flagship of the family and Xiaomi's biggest hardware statement yet.

The latest Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leaks suggest the phone could feature a 1/1.28-inch sensor and next-generation LOFIC technology on its 200MP main camera. The upside, if true, is clear: improved dynamic range and better detail in difficult lighting conditions, especially at night or in mixed light. The drawbacks of such camera systems are that they tend to be more expensive and are more difficult to tune, ...