Xiaomi Invests CNY 1 Billion in Rear Screen Tech for 18 Series

In October 2025, Xiaomi is set to continue its investment in rear screen technology for its upcoming 18 series smartphones. Last month, the company launched the 17 and 17 Pro models in China, with the Pro variants featuring a screen embedded into the rear camera module.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will also include the rear screen feature, and the company has already spent CNY 1 billion on R&D for the 2.1-inch LTPO AMOLED display. This investment has paid off, with the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max setting a new sales record in the first 5 minutes of availability and reaching 1 million shipments in record time.

Overall, sales of the Xiaomi 17 series increased by 20% compared to the previous generation, and the Pro models saw triple the sales of the 15 Pro. Xiaomi is now planning to add new features to the rear screen, starting with real-time translation capabilities that will arrive with an update at the end of this month. The company aims to introduce new features to the rear screen on a monthly basis, further enhancing the functionality of this innovative technology.