Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Introduces Retro gaming with Integrated Rear Screen & ‘Gamepad’ Case
Beijing, china – Xiaomi’s newly unveiled Xiaomi 17 pro and 17 Pro Max smartphones feature a surprising addition: a small secondary screen on the rear panel that, when paired with a newly released official accessory, transforms the device into a handheld retro gaming console. Officially presented yesterday, the Xiaomi 17 series has already sparked discussion regarding its design similarities to other smartphone models, but the rear screen functionality represents a unique and unexpected feature.
while the rear screen offers standard utilities like displaying widgets and functioning as a selfie mirror utilizing the main cameras, Xiaomi has expanded its purpose into gaming. The “Retro Handheld Case” accessory adds physical controls – a circular D-Pad and action buttons – around the rear screen, effectively creating a miniature portable gaming system.
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max’s secondary screen and accompanying case demonstrate Xiaomi’s willingness to experiment with smartphone design and functionality. Though the practicality of gaming on such a small screen with closely positioned controls remains to be seen, the concept highlights a creative effort to differentiate its products in a competitive market. The new series incorporates a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
