Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun Announces Next-Generation Self-Developed Chip Nears Release
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun announced that the company's next-generation self-developed chip is close to release, though no date, product name, or technical details were provided. The statement was made in a post reviewing Xiaomi's second-quarter performance. Xiaomi also declined to identify the first device to use the chip. In the second quarter of 2026, Xiaomi's research and development spending reached RMB 9.2 billion, up 18.9% from a year earlier.
Xiaomi Chief Executive Officer Lei Jun announced that the company's next-generation self-developed chip is nearing release. The announcement was made in a post reviewing Xiaomi's second-quarter results, but did not disclose a specific release date, product name, or technical specifications. Xiaomi also did not specify which device would be the first to feature the new chip.
Xiaomi's research and development spending in the second quarter of 2026 increased 18.9% year on year to RMB 9.2 billion.
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