Xiaomi Expected to Launch 3nm Flagship Chip Challenging Samsung, Qualcomm

Xiaomi is set to launch its first flagship smartphone chip, the XRing 01, later this month, marking a major milestone after over eight years since their last in-house chip effort. The XRing 01 is a 3nm system-on-chip expected to rival top competitors such as Samsung's Exynos 2400 and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite, positioning Xiaomi among the leading global smartphone chipmakers. CEO Lei Jun highlighted the company's significant investment of over $1.9 billion and the efforts of a 2,500-strong semiconductor R&D team in developing this chip. The XRing 01 will debut in the upcoming Xiaomi 15s Pro smartphone, launched alongside other new products like the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra and Xiaomi YU7 electric car. Xiaomi's commitment to semiconductor innovation aims to redefine high-end chip capabilities in the global market, reflecting a broader industry trend where major smartphone brands develop their own processors. While the chip announcement has been generally well received, Xiaomi continues to manage challenges related to its brand reputation following a recent incident involving its electric vehicle division.