Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra uses a Mi Band 5 display on the back

Xiaomi definitely got our attention with the unveiling of the Mi 11 Ultra last week. The phone is not only a powerhouse but also features some unique design solutions - a secondary OLED screen next to the main cameras on the back, to be exact.

Now it turns out that this 1.1-inch color AMOLED display has been taken straight from one of Xiaomi’s most popular wearables - the Mi Band 5. According to ITHome, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun revealed during a live broadcast in China that the Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi Band 5 share the same screen.

The reasoning behind this move is not exactly clear, but opting not to use a custom-made secondary screen in the Mi 11 Ultra might be a cost-cutting decision. Xiaomi managed to cram a lot of high-end tech inside the phone while keeping the starting price under $1000 (5,999 yuan or around $900).

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra sports some impressive specs

The Xiaomi Mi 11 ultra features a 6.81-inch curved 3200 x 1440 display, a Snapdragon 888 chipset, and 8/128GB or 12/256GB storage options. The enormous camera bump on the back houses three different camera lenses.

There’s a 50MP wide-angle main camera, a 48MP periscope camera that supports 120x AI super zoom and 5x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 128° field of view.

The secondary AMOLED screen on the back is designed for selfies but can do more