Xiaomi Takes Another Page From Apple
GuruFocus·
- Xiaomi is accelerating its vertical integration by partnering with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to produce its new Xring O3 smartphone processor on an advanced 3-nanometer process.
- The company has invested over RMB 20 billion, or roughly $3 billion, in chip development and plans to deploy the 6nm Xring O100 and 3nm D100 processors for AI and autonomous driving next year.
- This partnership reinforces demand for TSMC's advanced nodes while presenting Xiaomi with the challenge of leveraging proprietary silicon to improve margins and product differentiation amidst rising component costs.
