iPhone 17 Expected to Have Dual Screens like Xiaomi 11 Ultra

Apple’s iPhone 16 series faced criticism for incremental updates, with analysts predicting a 15% year-over-year decline in shipments. To counter this, leaks suggest the 2025 iPhone 17 lineup will introduce Apple’s most radical redesign since the iPhone X.

According to John Prosser (Front Page Tech), the iPhone 17 Pro models may retain the Dynamic Island on the front, but add a horizontal “mini-screen” on the back. This secondary display could show notifications, time, or even act as a camera viewfinder.

This isn’t the first time a smartphone brand has experimented with rear screens. Xiaomi’s 2021 Mi 11 Ultra came with a similar secondary display but abandoned it after critics labeled it a “gimmick” that inflated costs. While leaker Digital News Station claims Apple’s implementation will focus on practicality (e.g., media controls, notifications), skeptics warn it could raise prices without adding anything meaningful.

Should You Wait for the iPhone 17?

If you value a cutting-edge design, the iPhone 17 Pro’s rumored changes might seem tempting. However:

• The new iPhone 16e’s “wild” experimental features (like a centered rear camera) were scaled back at launch.
• Prototypes often change—early iPhone 17 Air renders showed a single-lens camera bar, but recent leaks point to a dual-lens setup.

For now, treat these leaks with a grain of salt, since there has been no official confirmation. For deeper analysis, watch Front Page Tech’s breakdown or track updates via MacRumors’ iPhone 17 hub.