Xiaomi’s latest flagship phones are doing really well in China. According to well-known Chinese tech blogger Digital Chat Station, only three flagship phones released toward the end of the year have crossed one million activations so far. These models are the Xiaomi 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and Huawei Mate 80.
Among these, the Xiaomi 17 Pro series stands out because both models — the Pro and the Pro Max — have individually surpassed one million activations. That makes the 17 Pro lineup the biggest winner among China’s year-end flagship launches.
Xiaomi Group partner and president Lu Weibing shared the milestone on social media, thanking users for their support. He also used the moment to underline just how important this launch is for the company, calling the Xiaomi 17 series the best-selling product line in Xiaomi’s history.
A big reason for that attention is Xiaomi’s most distinctive design choice this year. Both the 17 Pro and Pro Max have a rear screen. Unlike the small notification panels seen on earlier experimental devices, Xiaomi’s rear screen is a functional second display.
It can show a clock, AI-generated avatars, or virtual pet images, while also letting users interact with notifications and reminders. Users can even pin important notes or tasks to the back screen with a single tap.
The rear display also supports live previews for selfies taken with the main rear camera. When someone else is taking the photo, users can see the framing in real time on the back screen.
Crucially, Xiaomi hasn’t treated the rear screen as a one-off gimmick. Over the past few months, the company has rolled out frequent updates, adding features like dialogue translation, photo booth mode, dynamic photo and video wallpapers, and even the ability to take screenshots from the back screen while using a case.
Just last week, Xiaomi expanded its usefulness further with stock-quote tracking and a video teleprompter mode.
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