Xiaomi has always had a knack for surprising its fans — and this time, they’re bringing back a feature many thought was gone for good. Ever since the Xiaomi 12, fans have been joking (or maybe not so jokingly) about wanting the return of the secondary display that first wowed people on the Xiaomi 11 Ultra. Well, it seems Xiaomi has been listening closely.
For months, leaks about the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max have been popping up, but details about its secondary screen were all over the place. Many assumed it would just copy the Xiaomi 11 Ultra’s setup and call it a day. But according to a fresh leak from tipster Digital Chat Station on August 8, that’s far from the case.
The leak describes a full-sized secondary display that stretches across the back, with the rear cameras using a HIAA punch-hole design. The look is sleek, futuristic, and far more integrated than before. Even better, this isn’t just for show — Xiaomi is packing in AOD lock screen clocks, live info feeds, smart notifications, and more. And yes, it’s an LTPO high-resolution, high-refresh panel with serious brightness, meaning the second screen will be as practical as it is eye-catching.
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From the sound of it, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has gone for a design similar to the outer displays seen on foldable phones, making it feel like a natural part of the phone rather than an add-on. The LTPO tech will allow for smooth refresh rate changes while keeping battery usage low — a clever move.
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Now, let’s get into the full picture of what this “dual-screen warrior” brings:
Main Display: A 6.8-inch 2K Real RGB OLED flat panel with 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate and 4320Hz high-frequency PWM dimming. It’s protected by new-generation Dragon Crystal glass, and the under-display fingerprint sensor uses advanced 3D ultrasonic tech.
Performance: This will be the first phone to debut the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 flagship chip, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. To keep it cool under pressure, Xiaomi is introducing a wing-shaped annular cooling pump combined with a 3D-printed hollow metal mid-frame, boosting thermal efficiency.
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Battery & Charging: Xiaomi 16 Pro Max 7500mAh battery powers the device, with 100W wired and 80W wireless fast charging. Xiaomi claims it can easily last over two days with moderate to heavy use.
Cameras: The rear setup includes a 50MP Sutewe SC590XS main sensor, a 50MP JN5 ultra-wide, and a 200MP Samsung GN8 periscope telephoto for long-range shots.
So, is this just a tribute to the Xiaomi 11 Ultra? Not quite — this feels like a proper reinvention, blending the nostalgia of the secondary display with modern technology and flagship performance.
The high-end smartphone battle for the second half of the year is officially heating up… and Xiaomi just threw down a serious challenge.
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