Xiaomi is preparing to expand the functionality of the secondary rear display on its upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro series, with the company teasing a new feature that could allow users to create and run AI-generated mini apps directly on the back of the smartphone.
The rear screen first appeared with the Xiaomi 17 series and was designed to provide users with additional functionality without requiring them to interact with the main display.
For the Xiaomi 18 Pro lineup, Xiaomi appears ready to take the concept further by adding support for AI-generated applications.
According to the company’s ongoing teaser campaign, the secondary display will be capable of running small apps generated through artificial intelligence. This would allow users to create certain mini applications and use them directly from the rear screen.
The feature could make the secondary display more than simply an additional screen for notifications, information or camera-related functions. Instead, it could become a more flexible interface for lightweight tasks.
AI-generated mini apps could potentially be tailored to specific user requirements, depending on the capabilities Xiaomi makes available through the system. The concept could also allow users to access simple functions without opening the main interface of the phone.
The rear display itself is one of the more distinctive design elements of Xiaomi’s recent flagship smartphones. By adding AI-based functionality, Xiaomi is attempting to make the extra screen more useful rather than treating it solely as a visual feature.
The company has so far confirmed the AI-generated app capability through its teaser campaign, while additional technical details about how the system will work have yet to be fully disclosed.
It remains to be seen what types of mini apps users will be able to generate, how much customization will be available and whether the feature will support a broad range of everyday functions.
The development also reflects a wider smartphone industry trend toward integrating generative AI directly into device features rather than limiting AI to chatbots and conventional software assistants.
With the Xiaomi 18 Pro series, the company appears to be combining generative AI with its unusual rear-screen design to create a new way of interacting with smartphone features.
More information about the AI-generated mini apps, supported functions and availability is expected as Xiaomi continues its official teaser campaign for the Xiaomi 18 Pro series.
