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Xiaomi has officially begun mass production of its self-developed Xring O1 advanced mobile chip, according to founder Lei Jun. The announcement was made Tuesday via Lei’s personal Weibo account, ahead of the company's much-anticipated product launch on Thursday.
The first two devices to feature the Xring O1 chip will be the Xiaomi 15S Pro smartphone and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra tablet. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Xiaomi’s vertical integration strategy and its ambitions in mobile semiconductor development.
On Monday, Lei revealed that Xiaomi has already invested 13.5 billion yuan (approximately $1.87 billion) into the development of the Xring O1 chip. He also emphasized the company’s long-term commitment to the semiconductor sector, stating that Xiaomi plans to invest an additional 50 billion yuan over the next decade into chip design and innovation.
The Xring O1 represents Xiaomi’s push to reduce reliance on third-party chipmakers and enhance performance across its product ecosystem. As global smartphone makers race to improve efficiency and control over hardware and software integration, Xiaomi’s move underscores its drive to compete with leading tech giants in the chip space.
The upcoming launch event on Thursday is expected to draw significant attention from industry watchers and consumers alike, as Xiaomi unveils its latest innovations powered by its proprietary technology.
Xiaomi’s deep investment in chip development signals a broader trend of Chinese tech firms seeking to build domestic semiconductor capabilities amid growing geopolitical and supply chain tensions. With the Xring O1, Xiaomi joins the ranks of tech leaders aiming for greater control over hardware performance and design.
