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Xiaomi Readies Own Mobile Chip, Pressuring MediaTek and Qualcomm
- Chinese firm is said to use in-house chips on 2025 phones
- Xiaomi’s smartphone, EV businesses needs steady chip supply
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Xiaomi Corp. is preparing a self-designed mobile processor for its upcoming smartphones in an effort to reduce its reliance on foreign suppliers Qualcomm Inc. and MediaTek Inc.
The processor may help Xiaomi be more self-sufficient and stand out in an Android market led by Qualcomm customers. Mass production of the chip designed in-house is expected to begin in 2025, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named discussing a private corporate plan.