US EditionXiaomi Founder Flexes Semiconductor Prowess with ‘Very Strong’ XRing O1 Chip
- Xiaomi unveiled its XRing O1 chip on May 22, 2025, in Beijing, designed for next-generation smartphones and tablets.
- The chip's development followed a four-year, 13.5 billion yuan investment aimed at creating a competitive processor rivaling Apple's A-series.
- The XRing O1 uses a 3-nanometer lithography process, packs 19 billion transistors on a 10-core design, and matches or surpasses Apple's A18 Pro in benchmarks.
- Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun expressed strong belief in the capabilities of the XRing O1, while also acknowledging that Apple remains the leading competitor, highlighting Xiaomi’s significant efforts without applying direct pressure on Apple.
- This launch marks Xiaomi’s deeper vertical integration and is expected to intensify competition in premium smartphones while supporting China's tech self-sufficiency ambitions.
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