It took four years for Xiaomi to fully capitalize on the idea of a rear display in a phone. The Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are the first phones since the Mi 11 Ultra to feature a secondary display on the camera module. And this time, it seems Xiaomi is finally taking the idea seriously.
In a recent livestream, Xiaomi President Lu Weibing confirmed that the company’s next-generation smartphones will continue to use the rear screen design. Xiaomi is also reportedly planning to increase its R&D investment in the coming years.
According to Lu, Xiaomi spent over 1 billion yuan developing the technology. The result is a 2.1-inch AMOLED panel that’s as good as the main screen. It has a 120Hz LTPO refresh rate, is protected by Dragon Crystal glass, supports the HDR standard, and peaks at 3500 nits of brightness.
Xiaomi 17 Pro series is a massive hit in China
This investment seems to have paid off. The Xiaomi 17 series smashed sales records in China, becoming the fastest-selling phone lineup across all price segments in 2025.
Within just five minutes of launch, it broke first-sale records, while the Pro Max variant set a new benchmark for single-day sales among domestic smartphones. Overall sales rose 20% compared to the previous generation, and the Pro series tripled its sales figures.
Functionally, the rear screen on the Xiaomi 17 Pro already does more than just look cool. It can show notifications, answer calls, display real-time photo previews, and even feature dynamic “cute pets” and AI wallpapers. It’s also surprisingly useful for everyday tasks like displaying meal pickup codes, tickets, and itinerary reminders.
Lu also hinted that Xiaomi will roll out real-time translation for the rear screen by the end of October, with monthly feature updates to follow.
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