A few companies over the years have experimented with adding a rear screen to smartphones, resulting in devices like the Yota Phone. If that sounds like something you might want, the China-based Nubia just announced its own dual-screen phone.

Putting aside the main selling point for a moment, the Z20 is a beast of a phone, at least on paper. It has the new Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, up to 8GB of RAM, a 6.42-inch front screen, UFS 3.0 storage, 512GB of internal storage, and a 4,000mAh battery with a maximum charging speed of 27W (over USB-PD).

The rear screen 5.1 inches across, and is primarily designed as an always-on info panel and a viewfinder for taking selfies. There's no camera on the front of the phone, which means there's no notch, hole-punch, or pop-up camera.

The Z20 will go on sale August 16th in China, and it should come to the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe in September. The exact cost hasn't been revealed yet, but Nubia has a track record for competitive pricing.

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