Xiaomi Unveils Advanced Xring O3 Chip in Partnership with TSMC, ETCIO
Xiaomi has unveiled its new proprietary Xring O3 smartphone processor, manufactured by TSMC using 3-nanometre technology. This move is part of the company's strategy to reduce reliance on external suppliers like Qualcomm and MediaTek.
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The shift toward in-house chip development is a critical trend for major smartphone vendors seeking to differentiate their hardware and secure supply chains amid global competition.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Monday unveiled a new version of its in-house Xring smartphone processor, betting that deeper control over key components will help strengthen its supply chain and reduce reliance on external chip suppliers.The introduction of Xring O3 comes a year after Xiaomi launched its first proprietary smartphone processor, the Xring O1, marking the latest step in the world's third-largest smartphone vendor's push to join rivals such as Apple, Samsung Electronics and Huawei in developing its own chips.TSMC will manufacture the new chip using its 3-nanometre production technology, two people familiar with the matter said.One of the sources said the chip is expected to power Xiaomi's upcoming flagship folding phone, with a shipment target of 200,000 to 300,000 units.The people declined to…
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