Xiaomi just dropped a fresh teaser for its upcoming flagship, and all eyes are on the back. The Xiaomi 17 Pro series is getting a secondary display dubbed the “Magic Back Screen,” and a new video reveals its customization perks ahead of the official launch.
Xiaomi 17 Pro series steps up the rear screen game
The Magic Back Screen marks Xiaomi’s second swing at rear displays after the Mi 11 Ultra. This time, the panel wraps around the rear cameras, covering a larger area and hinting at more functionality. It recalls the layout of recent foldables like the Motorola Razr, but with Xiaomi’s own twist.
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Xiaomi 17 Pro series rear screen supports AOD and custom designs
In the teaser, Xiaomi showcases how users can personalize the Xiaomi 17 Pro series rear screen. The always-on display (AOD) is now customizable, letting users inject more personality into the back of their phone. You’re not locked into static presets either.
Here’s what you can tweak so far:
- Custom graphics for the always-on screen
- Clock and notification styles
- Placement of widgets or status info
- Themes or animated elements (based on teaser hints)
This layer of control turns the back screen into more than a passive display, it becomes a visual extension of how you use your phone.
What else can Magic Back Screen do?
Not everything was revealed in the teaser. Still, if the Magic Back Screen follows the Mi 11 Ultra’s example, it should support rear-camera selfies. Its size opens the door to media controls, interactive widgets, or app previews. Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed these, but the hardware clearly invites it.
Xiaomi 17 Pro series camera might stay unchanged
Leaks suggest the 17 Pro’s camera setup won’t shift much from last year. Instead, the hardware upgrade spotlight may fall on the Pro Max, which is expected to feature Leica-tuned lenses. For the base Pro, the focus is less about reworking the sensor and more about how you interact with what’s already there.
The Magic Back Screen adds style, but is function next?
Xiaomi’s teaser sets the mood: futuristic styling with a few smart tricks. The Xiaomi 17 Pro series leans into form, but the real test will be function. If the Magic Back Screen becomes more than a novelty, this could signal a new kind of flagship design play. Until then, the back of the phone is putting on quite a show.
