Xiaomi is developing its own chipset to reduce reliance on Qualcomm and MediaTek, aiming for greater hardware control and improved performance.
Key Highlights
- In-house chipset development for enhanced performance and control.
- Mass production expected to begin next year, with the first smartphones featuring the new chip launching in 2025.
- This marks Xiaomi's return to custom silicon after the Surge S1 in 2017, found in the Xiaomi Mi 5c.
This move aligns with Chinese government encouragement for local companies to reduce dependence on foreign technology. The new chip's target market and performance remain unclear. It could potentially revive the Surge series, perhaps with an affordable Surge S2 for the mid-range market. For insights into other companies developing their own chips, see Xiaomi to Produce In-House Chips for Smartphones.
Xiaomi plans to increase R&D spending to CNY 30 billion ($4.1 billion) in 2025, partly to support chip development. This investment underscores Xiaomi's commitment to integrating its technology ecosystem. For more on other companies' chip strategies, check out Google Pixel Market Share Surges in US and Apple's 5G Modem: 2025 Debut in iPhone SE 4 and Beyond.