Xiaomi to Start Using In-House Chips in 2025

Xiaomi is reportedly working on an in-house mobile processor that should enter mass production next year. Chinese company aims to join Apple and Google in designing its own semiconductors for smartphones.

The biggest challenge for Xiaomi will be in finding a suitable contract manufacturer. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company faces rising pressure from US authorities to halt shipments of advanced chips to customers from mainland China. Domestic leader Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp is restricted from importing the most advanced chipmaking equipment.

Xiaomi has been pushing to develop its own semiconductors since 2019 when it acquired a 6% stake in chip designer Shanghai-based VeriSilicon. The company's Q3 R&D expenses rose 20% year-on-year to CNY6 billion ($826.8 million).