Xiaomi Launches 'Xingjing'... New Version of Its Smartphone Processor
Chinese company Xiaomi unveiled its new Xingjing A3 processor, a move to strengthen supply chains and reduce reliance on external suppliers amid fierce competition with Apple, Samsung, and Huawei.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi announced on Monday a new version of its smartphone processor, the Xingjing, as part of a strategy centered on the belief that deeper control over key components will help strengthen its supply chains and reduce reliance on external chip suppliers.
The launch of the Xingjing A3 comes a year after Xiaomi introduced its first proprietary smartphone processor, the Xingjing A1. This marks the latest step in the efforts of the world’s third-largest smartphone seller to join competitors such as Apple, Samsung Electronics, and Huawei in developing its own chips.
A source said the new chip is expected to power Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship foldable phone, with a target shipment volume of between 200,000 and 300,000 units.
Xiaomi’s move toward chip manufacturing aligns with a broader industry trend, as device makers seek to differentiate their products and reduce dependence on suppliers amid intensifying competition in the premium smartphone market.
According to sources, Xiaomi has sold approximately 150,000 smartphones equipped with the Xingjing A1 chip since its launch in May 2025.
