Xiaomi, please don’t keep this dual-screen tech from the global market

Undoubtedly, Xiaomi has captured the world’s attention by releasing a phone that is truly groundbreaking: the Xiaomi 17 Pro series. The single most significant innovation in this series is the inclusion of a secondary rear screen. It looks genuinely distinct, beautiful, and utterly different from anything else out there. Regrettably, the Xiaomi 17 Pro series is exclusive to the China market and will not be sold in any global region. This devastating news causes great disappointment for users like us who desperately want to purchase the Xiaomi 17 Pro. Even though I adore Xiaomi devices, and am currently using a Google Pixel 9 Pro, I was ready to switch back to Xiaomi after years of using a Pixel. However, the fact that this device is exclusively for China has completely dampened that desire. Xiaomi’s most cutting-edge technology deserves to be experienced by its global fanbase, and restricting it to one region is a missed opportunity for the brand to truly lead the mobile industry worldwide

Dynamic Back Display: The Future of Mobile Interaction

The Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max introduce a revolutionary dual-screen design that seamlessly blends sophisticated aesthetics with intuitive, intelligent functionality. This Dynamic Back Display significantly enhances both lifestyle and efficiency across a variety of scenarios: it offers customizable watch faces, vibrant AI wallpapers, engaging virtual pets, dynamic information notifications, digital sticky notes, and a host of other features.

In particular, users can tap into their creativity through various personalized approaches—photos of pets or people can be processed into AI wallpapers and displayed on the back screen, which even supports dynamic wallpaper with fun portrait style choices. Moreover, the upgraded virtual pet feature introduces the third-generation pet—“Pangda” the panda, which can perform rich actions based on different scenarios and can also interact with user gestures.

Real-Time Information and Camera Revolution

Meanwhile, the Dynamic Back Display provides an extensive range of real-time notifications, such as flight updates, train ticket information, takeaway delivery status, ride-hailing updates, and music playback controls. The flexible “pin” feature allows users to pin schedules, QR codes, and even emojis directly onto the secondary screen for quick access. Furthermore, the back display supports both preview and selfie functions, enabling users to shoot high-quality selfies directly using the main rear cameras. This setup is enhanced with advanced beauty algorithms and a wide choice of filters for clearer, more natural-looking shots, offering unlimited imaginative possibilities for dual-display shooting.

When the main display is closed, this device instantly transforms into a Handheld-Console Mode. It fits comfortably in one hand without missing any notifications shown on the back, and with the exclusive case connected via Bluetooth, it perfectly replicates the feel of a retro gaming console.

A Plea for the Global Xiaomi 18 Series

Xiaomi has announced that it will not be using a rear screen on Xiaomi 18 series. We, the loyal global community, are pleading with Xiaomi to reconsider this decision and release a dual-screen Xiaomi model for its international devices. We genuinely need this level of innovation! Instead of standard devices, we are eagerly awaiting a fundamentally different Xiaomi 18 Pro for the global market.

Currently, if you purchase the Xiaomi 17 Pro from China and attempt to use it globally, you will face issues with Google services. The only language available will be English. You will not be able to unlock the bootloader, and you won’t be able to join beta programs. Please, Xiaomi, hear our voice! Why introduce these devices on your global blog if you aren’t planning to sell them outside of China?

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