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Xiaomi is wasting no time. Just after launching its inaugural high-end “in-house” chip, the XRING O1 (which powers devices like the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Pad 7 Ultra), official documents reveal that the company has already registered the name “XRING O2”.
According to the well-known leaker Digital Chat Station, the development of this successor is already well underway. This indicates Xiaomi’s serious commitment to reducing its reliance on American chip manufacturers like Qualcomm.
The Goal: A Universal Chip for the Entire Ecosystem
What makes this rumor particularly intriguing isn’t just the chip itself, but the ambition behind it. The XRING O2 wouldn’t just be another smartphone processor. The plan is to create a universal chip, with different versions to power the entire Xiaomi ecosystem.
This chip would be found in upcoming smartphones and tablets, as well as in wearable devices and, more surprisingly, in the brand’s electric vehicles, like the SU7 and YU7.
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Development Under the Shadow of U.S. Restrictions
Technically, the XRING O2 chip is expected to be manufactured by the Taiwanese giant TSMC, using cutting-edge 3nm process technology. This represents the pinnacle of current technology.
However, the project might hit a significant obstacle: U.S. restrictions. The United States has banned the export to China of the most advanced software tools, which are essential for designing chips using 2nm technology, the next technological milestone. This could potentially hinder Xiaomi’s long-term competitiveness against giants like Apple or Qualcomm.
What’s the Verdict?
Xiaomi’s ambition is massive, and its strategy is clear: to emulate Apple’s approach. By developing its own universal chip, Xiaomi aims to achieve the same level of hardware and software integration as its Californian rival. This promises an ecosystem where all devices (phone, watch, car, etc.) communicate seamlessly.
This would be great news for consumers, as it promises better-optimized products. But the challenge is enormous. Creating a high-performance premium processor is challenging enough (as Google and its Tensor chips can attest), let alone adapting it for use in a car… It’s certainly a bold industrial gamble. What do you think, can Xiaomi truly create a competitor to Apple Silicon?
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