Verdict on the Xiaomi 17 Pro: Just how useful is the secondary display?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a compact, high-end smartphone with first-class build quality and an extra-bright, 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED display. The Android phone is powered by the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which, together with the 6,300 mAh battery, ensures very good battery life despite its compact dimensions.
If you can live with the import limitations (no eSIM, no Android Auto, etc.), you get a top-of-the-line flagship phone for under $900 and a very attractive alternative to the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 17 Pro.
One highlight is the 2.7-inch secondary display on the back, but this will probably only appeal to vloggers and selfie fans for the time being, as it still lacks useful functions for everyday use.
OLED screen on the back lacks features
The rear OLED panel is very easy to read thanks to its high brightness and sharp display. Besides showing the time and accepting calls, users can swipe down to view messages and control individual apps, such as Xiaomi's music app. However, third-party apps cannot be installed here, which limits its everyday usefulness. What remains is the ability to use the Leica cameras on the back for videos and selfies.
At present, the 2.7-inch secondary display is more of a nice-to-have than a real selling point. The idea certainly has potential, but third-party apps and additional functions need to be implemented. It is unclear why Xiaomi is treating this unique selling point so shabbily, as the manufacturer is known to have experience with small additional screens.
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