The XRING 01 is just the base of what Xiaomi has in store for future smartphone releases, starting with the company making history by becoming the first Chinese firm to introduce a silicon mass produced on the 3nm process. Eventually, we shall witness the launch of more SoCs tailor-made for the affordable options, with an executive stating that these plans do not just stop here. Similar to Apple’s C1 5G modem, Xiaomi also wants to materialize a baseband chip, but has yet to provide a concrete launch timeline.
While Xiaomi will open up its technology to various smartphone lineups, its core focus currently lies in the flagship range
So far, the XRING 01 is found in the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Pad 7 Ultra, and both of them are currently occupying the premium space in their respective categories. The company made the right decision to introduce a flagship custom SoC because it is solid proof that the silicon can compete with the heavy hitters from Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Apple, which have been developing solutions for years. However, Xiaomi will not keep itself limited to the top-end products, because @SKundojjala posted a statement on X from Lu Weibing, a company partner, regarding future plans.
Currently, Xiaomi wants to focus on the flagship space, but will eventually extend its efforts to the more affordable range. Additionally, the statement mentions that the Chinese technology superstar wants to develop its modem, following in the footsteps of Apple and its C1 5G baseband chip. However, just because a plan is in the pipeline does not necessarily mean that it will be executed immediately, because the Xiaomi executive states that ‘we are just taking off.’
Xiaomi gives itself 5-10 years to achieve reasonable financial model with smartphone chips. XRING's initial focus is flagship only and Xiaomi will look into developing multi-mode 5G chips in the future. Says it's early to talk about incremental GM. pic.twitter.com/gimKuzFOX5
— Sravan Kundojjala (@SKundojjala) May 27, 2025
It could take several years before we witness a custom 5G modem, with Xiaomi likely running into the same development roadblocks as Apple. Another option for the company is to utilize existing technology, such as the XRING 01, in more affordable smartphones and tablets, but that is only when its successor arrives in the near future. Keep in mind that there is a binned version of the XRING 01 that currently fuels the Pad 7 Ultra, giving the company yet another alternative to reduce costs while equipping its non-flagship smartphones with top-end parts.
News Source: @SKundojjala
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