Xiaomi 18 Pro series to feature multiple use cases and app support for rear display globally: list includes Spotify, Google Maps and more
While the Xiaomi 17 Pro series didn’t make it to the global market, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are confirmed for international release on November 17th. Boasting the latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, large batteries, and an extensive LEICA-powered camera system, the Xiaomi 18 Pro series’ major highlights revolve around the rear AMOLED displays. As the launch approaches, Xiaomi has unveiled several use cases and applications that can run on the rear displays.
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Xiaomi 18 Pro series global variants to support multiple apps on rear screen
As part of its marketing campaign and push to highlight the unique propositions of the Xiaomi 18 Pro series, Xiaomi has published multiple posts on its social media handles detailing use cases for the rear display. This is an AMOLED LTPO display measuring 2.7-inches on the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 2.9-inches on the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and features a resolution of 596 x 976 pixels and 120Hz refresh rate.
Per Xiaomi’s X page, the Xiaomi 18 Pro series’ rear display can be used for the following instances:
- View time, date, and weather: One of the most common uses of the Xiaomi 18 Pro’s rear display is viewing the time, date, and weather temperature by tapping the screen.
- Everyday notifications: You can also access notifications that appear on the main front display from the rear screen. These include calls, emails, SMS, alarms, stopwatch, timer, and app notifications. However, to reply to messages, users may have to use the main screen.
- Live activities: Unlike the Chinese variants, the global Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will support live activities for multiple internationally available apps, such as viewing directions on Google Maps, running Gemini Live, and controlling music.
- Support for third-party apps: Apart from system-level use cases, the upcoming smartphones can run several global apps on the rear screen. For example, Xiaomi has partnered with Spotify and YouTube Music for custom music controls and UI design, Trip.com to view a flight’s live status and track it, and Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation.
- Immense customisation: Borrowed from the Chinese variants, the Xiaomi 18 Pro will support multiple pet themes featuring custom-designed clocks, motion wallpapers, and even animate your images with the help of AI. When the device is laid on its back, this could add a sense of personalisation that others can notice.
- GenAI Apps: Users will be able to create their own use cases, mini apps, and tools for the rear display using GenAI. In my opinion, this could go a long way toward getting things done without going into specific apps from the main screen. Use cases could include a water tracker to log how much water you drink throughout the day, custom mini-games such as tic-tac-toe, or even custom themes.
Will the rear display be a strong reason to get Xiaomi 18 Pro series?
While the rear screens of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max set them apart from other smartphones, they aren’t necessarily the only reason to get them. Under the hood, the Xiaomi devices pack noteworthy, flagship-grade hardware, including Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipsets, a 200MP 1/1.28-inch primary camera, 200MP 1/1.56-inch periscope cameras, a 50MP ultrawide lens, massive batteries up to 8,500mAh, and razor-thin bezels on the main AMOLED screens.
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While this hardware puts the phones in the premium flagship territory, Xiaomi has ensured users get the most of the Xiaomi 18 Pro series beyond the rear displays. This makes the smartphones suitable for photographers, power users, and professionals seeking top-of-the-line specifications. While the India launch is confirmed, the launch event is rumoured to be held sometime in December.
