Xiaomi’s new flagship series, the Xiaomi 16, expected to be unveiled this month, continues to excite the tech world with pre-launch leaks. A new marketing poster image has revealed that the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max, expected to be the most powerful model in the series, will feature a revolutionary design feature. The device’s rear camera module will house a fully functional secondary display.

The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has been revealed

The first images leaked a few days ago, allegedly of the Xiaomi 16 series, highlighted a large, horizontal, rectangular camera island on the rear of the device. This design was initially compared to the camera layout on Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max by some. Rumors that the large black area inside the module could be a display were met with skepticism due to Xiaomi’s experience with the small secondary display on the Mi 11 Ultra. Many believed this area was merely an aesthetic design element.

However, the latest image, apparently from official marketing material, has dispelled all these doubts. The leak clearly shows that the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max’s massive camera island will feature not only the lenses but also a full-size display capable of displaying notifications, the time, and the camera preview. This is a much more ambitious and functional approach than the small secondary display on the Mi 11 Ultra.

This move by Xiaomi is considered an innovative response to the increasingly uniform design landscape in the smartphone market. Transforming the camera module from a passive area into an active and interactive surface could significantly differentiate the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max from its competitors. This secondary display allows users to check notifications without opening the main display, see themselves taking selfies with the rear cameras, and add a new dimension to the phone’s usability with various widgets.

The Xiaomi 16 series is expected to be officially unveiled later this month. If this ambitious design feature is confirmed, it could indicate that Xiaomi is preparing to disrupt the mobile technology world once again.