Xiaomi has introduced its first in-house flagship chipset, the Xring O1, which competes directly with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. The company also launched a new phone, 15S Pro, and a premium tablet, Pad 7 Ultra, both powered by the new chip. Additionally, Xiaomi released an updated version of the Watch S4 smartwatch.
The Xring O1 boasts a 3nm process, 10-core CPU, and an Immortalis-G925 graphics processor, matching MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400. According to Xiaomi, its claimed AnTuTu score of over three million puts it among the best. The chip is designed for flagship performance and power efficiency.
Xiaomi has opted for a unique architecture, with two Arm Cortex-X925 prime cores clocked at 3.9GHz, four more cores at 3.4GHz, and two at 1.9GHz, along with an additional two at 1.8GHz. This setup is distinct from other major players, making it challenging to compare performance solely based on clock speeds or benchmarks.
The Xring O1 will be featured in the new 15S Pro phone, a re-released model with a carbon fiber design. The Pad 7 Ultra tablet also uses the chip, boasting a 14-inch OLED screen and an enormous 12,000mAh battery. Furthermore, Xiaomi has released the Watch S4 smartwatch, powered by the Xring T1 chipset.
This move marks a significant shift in Xiaomi’s strategy, as it aims to become self-sufficient in its hardware development. This could be detrimental to Qualcomm, a major customer of Xiaomi, which previously relied on the company for Snapdragon-powered phones. However, both companies recently signed a multi-year agreement, ensuring continued use of Snapdragon 8-series chips by Xiaomi. Nonetheless, Xiaomi’s long-term goal is clear: to establish itself as an independent player in the hardware market.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/672541/xiaomi-xring-o1-flagship-chipset-15s-pro-pad-7-ultra