By Xiaomi is going deeper into silicon. After launching the Xring O1, which opened its first foray into in-house chip production, reports now suggest the company is preparing plans for a next-generation smartphone processor that may compete with top-tier SoCs from Qualcomm and Apple.
The Xring O1 marked a turning point: Xiaomi invested ~13.5 billion yuan into its development, and the chip is already in production and powering Xiaomi 15S Pro and Pad 7 Ultra. Xiaomi’s leadership has since pledged a longer-term commitment to chip design.
What’s Next & Why It Matters
Standing on the foundation of Xring, the next chip will likely push into 3nm+ processes, stronger AI acceleration, improved ISP (image processing), and power optimization. Xiaomi’s strategic shift draws it closer to Apple’s approach of owning vertical integration in hardware and software.
However, Xiaomi must navigate licensing, third-party patent obstacles, yield challenges, and balancing between its existing chip partners and its own roadmap.
If Xiaomi achieves a competitive next-gen chip, it could shift the premium Android landscape, compelling competitors to respond similarly.