Xiaomi just made its 18 Pro phones a lot more interesting: the rear touchscreen now supports Google Maps, YouTube Music, and Spotify.
In addition to official integration, Xiaomi is letting users create their own rear display apps using a built-in GenAI app creation tool.
You can display navigation progress or music right from the back of your phone.
It's a smart move that makes those extra screens genuinely useful instead of just for show.
Rear screen supports maps and music
The rear display acts like a mini flip-phone screen with quick-access controls for your favorite music apps and real-time directions from Google Maps.
Even cooler: you can create your own custom apps for the rear screen by simply describing what you want using Xiaomi's GenAI tool.
This upgrade puts the 18 Pro series ahead in smartphone innovation as it gears up for global release.