I’m Enamored With the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max’s Rear Second Screen
Xiaomi has unveiled its new 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max flagships, which are powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme Gen 6 chips. The devices feature a distinctive rear OLED screen that allows users to view notifications and take high-quality selfies using the main camera system. While initially launching in China, a global release is expected before the end of 2026, though the phones will not be available in the US market.
- ▪The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the first smartphone to utilize the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor.
- ▪A rear OLED display enables users to see notifications and use the high-resolution rear cameras for selfies and vlogging.
- ▪The phones include a Privacy Display feature that restricts viewing angles to protect on-screen content from side glances.
- ▪The China editions of the devices are equipped with large silicon-carbon batteries ranging from 7,000 mAh to 8,500 mAh.
- ▪Xiaomi plans to launch the phones globally by the end of 2026, excluding the United States.
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Tech > Mobile > Phones 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. Katie Collins Principal Writer Katie is a UK-based news reporter and features writer.… Read full bio Katie Collins Principal Writer Read full bio September 23, 2026, 11:55 pm ET 3 min read Xiaomi makes cleaver use of the rear display. Katie Collins/CNET Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is officially the first phone-maker to use Qualcomm’s freshly unveiled premium chipsets in its new flagship phones.
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