Xiaomi is developing its own chipset for smartphones
By ForGeeks Xiaomi is working on developing its own chipset, according to a new report. The move is aimed at reducing the company’s dependence on foreign manufacturers such as Qualcomm and MediaTek.
The move is aimed at reducing the company’s dependence on foreign manufacturers such as Qualcomm and MediaTek.
Chipset from Xiaomi: starting mass production in 2025
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Mass production of the new chip is scheduled to begin next year, with the first smartphones based on the chipset expected to hit the market in 2025. The initiative is part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its position in the mobile device market and reduce its dependence on external technology suppliers.
A response to Chinese authorities’ demands
Chinese officials have repeatedly urged local companies to minimize their reliance on foreign technology. Xiaomi appears to have taken that message seriously, starting to develop its own chipset, which could also be a strategically important step in fostering technological independence.
The Chinese government’s response to the Chinese authorities’ demands is to minimize its reliance on foreign technology.
Unknown details: performance and market niche
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The report does not specify exactly how the new chipset will be positioned in the market and in which segment of mobile devices it will be used. It also doesn’t disclose its performance compared to offerings from Qualcomm and MediaTek, which leaves a lot of questions.
The report also doesn’t reveal any details about its performance compared to Qualcomm’s and MediaTek’s offerings, which leaves a lot of questions.
The company plans to invest about 30 billion yuan ($4.1 billion) in research and development in 2025, up 6 billion from the current year. It’s possible that some of that money will be used to develop a new chipset.
The company is also planning to invest in a new chipset.
