What new features are coming to the Xiaomi 18 Pro's rear screen?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro will soon receive an update that adds real-time translation capabilities to its rear screen.

How much has Xiaomi invested in the rear screen technology for the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi has reportedly spent CNY 1 billion in R&D for the 2.1-inch LTPO AMOLED screen on the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max models.

How have Xiaomi's rear screen models performed in sales?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max models featuring the rear screen saw a 20% increase in overall sales compared to the previous generation, and the Pro series tripled the sales of the 15 Pro.

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

17 Oct

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Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max feature rear screens
Xiaomi investing CNY 1 billion in R&D for rear screen tech
Rear screen sales boosted 17 series by 20%, tripled 15 Pro

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.