Xiaomi is preparing for Xiaomi 18 Pro unusual use of an additional display on the rear panel. The company showed the feature Versatile Rear Screenthanks to which artificial intelligence will be able to create small applications directly for this screen.
If previously the rear display was mainly used for the clock, wallpapers and controls, now Xiaomi wants to turn it into a set of small tools for everyday tasks.
The back screen of the Xiaomi 18 Pro will become more versatile
Xiaomi names the new system Versatile Rear Screen. Its main difference from ordinary widgets is that the user is not limited to a predefined set of functions. The company demonstrated several examples of mini-applications:
- timer for cooking eggs;
- water reminder;
- Pomodoro timer for work or study;
- training English words;
- tips and recipes.
These are not full-fledged home screen apps. These are small tools that can be quickly opened to perform a specific action. This approach is logical precisely for the additional display: it does not try to replace the main screen of the smartphone, but is used for short everyday operations.
AI will be able to create tools for the rear display
The most interesting part of the new feature is that the small tools are generated using artificial intelligence. That is, Xiaomi can potentially not create a separate widget for every possible situation. AI will be able to shape simple tools according to the user’s needs. For example, instead of looking for a full Pomodoro app, it’s enough to use a small timer on the back screen. Likewise, it can serve as a water reminder, help with word learning, or show a recipe while cooking. Simplicity can be the main advantage of this approach. The secondary screen receives functions that do not require launching a full-fledged application and switching to the main display.
Xiaomi’s previous rear screen was already actively used
According to Xiaomi, the previous version of the software for the rear display was already very popular in China. The company reports that apps cards on the back screen were used more than 4 million times a day. In one day, the number of wallpaper changes exceeded 3.5 million. Now Xiaomi is trying to expand on this concept. Instead of using the back panel mainly for personalization and quick functions, the company wants to make it a separate space for small AI tools.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro may get a new role for the rear display
Series Xiaomi 18 Pro expected in China already this month. Xiaomi also hinted at the global availability of the new Pro models, although the specific terms of sale and the availability of individual features in different countries have not yet been revealed. This is important for the Ukrainian market, because if the Xiaomi 18 Pro really goes global, the rear display with AI tools may not just be a Chinese feature. Simultaneously the official terms of availability of the smartphone and Versatile Rear Screen in Ukraine are currently not confirmed. Xiaomi has not yet revealed the full list of AI tools and has not clarified whether the same set of features will be available in all regions. If the function is implemented exactly in the declared format, the rear screen of the Xiaomi 18 Pro will become much more interesting. It transforms from a decorative panel and set of fixed widgets to a small interface for AI-generated toolswhich can be used throughout the day.
FAQ
What is the Versatile Rear Screen in Xiaomi 18 Pro?
It’s a new system for an optional rear display that allows for small tools and AI-generated widgets.
What tools did Xiaomi show?
The company demonstrated an egg timer, water reminder, Pomodoro timer, English word training and recipes.
Will it be possible to create your own tools with AI?
Xiaomi claims that artificial intelligence can generate small tools for the rear screen. The company has not yet disclosed the full mechanism of operation and the list of possibilities.
How popular was Xiaomi’s previous rear screen?
According to Xiaomi, the app cards on the rear display were used more than 4 million times a day, and the number of wallpaper changes in one day exceeded 3.5 million.
Will this function be available in Ukraine?
Xiaomi announced the global availability of the new Pro models, but the specific availability of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and all the functions of the Versatile Rear Screen in Ukraine has not yet been confirmed.
