I’m Enamored With the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max’s Rear Second Screen
With freshly unveiled Snapdragon 8 Elite chips, Xiaomi’s 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max represent a new generation of Android flagship devices.
Xiaomi has made waves with the launch of its new flagship phones, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, which are the first to employ Qualcomm's latest premium chipsets. The two devices will initially only be available in China, although they will eventually go global before the end of 2026. At the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, I had the opportunity to test out these devices and was impressed by their powerful performance.
One feature that stood out was the rear OLED second screen, which can display notifications even when the phone is face down on a table. While this feature has potential, I believe that reducing screen time may be more beneficial in the long run. However, I did appreciate the ability to use the rear camera for selfies and vlogging through the second screen.
The phone boasts impressive camera capabilities, including a 200-megapixel main camera, a 200-megapixel telephoto camera with macro photography, and a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera. The Privacy Display is another standout feature, allowing users to see their screen only when looking directly at it, with the option to apply it to specific apps or sections of the screen.
The 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max come equipped with 7,000-mAh and 8,500-mAh batteries, respectively, and while the versions sold in Europe and other regions may have different specifications, the global launch is set to occur within the next few months.
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