TL;DR
- Xiaomi is making the rear display on its upcoming 18 Pro series more useful with new app integrations.
- Google Maps, Spotify, and YouTube Music will work on the rear screen, letting you check directions and control music.
- You can also create simple apps using generative AI and access them directly on the rear display.
A second screen on the back of a smartphone is a pretty cool idea, but there’s only so much excitement in checking notifications or looking at the time. I’ve always felt that if a phone has an extra display, it should let you do things without constantly turning to the main screen.
That’s partly why the Xiaomi 17 Pro series caught my attention. The small display next to the rear cameras looked interesting, but unfortunately, the phones never reached global markets.
