Xiaomi to design own mobile processer

Xiaomi is preparing to design its own mobile processor for its upcoming smartphones in order to minimize its reliance on Qualcomm and MediaTek.

According to Bloomberg, the mass production of the self-designed mobile processor is expected to begin in 2025. This move comes after Chinese officials have asked local firms to minimize their reliance on foreign companies, it reported

In addition to investment in semiconductors, Beijing-based Xiaomi has already heavily invested on electric vehicles this year. The smartphone chipset area is not an easy task as many tech giants including Intel, Nvidia and Oppo have failed.

 including Only Apple and Google have their devices with their self-designed mobile processor. Even Samsung relies heavily on the Qualcomm chipsets.

The in-house chipmaking expertise will help Xiaomi in making better EVs.

The company moved into making a self-designed chipset because of sanctions by the first Trump administration, which was later revoked.

 In October, Xiaomi Chief Executive Officer Lei Jun said that the company will invest 30 billion yuan ($4.1 billion) in research and development in 2025. The research will focus on artificial intelligence, chips and operating system improvements.