Xiaomi is one of the biggest tech players in Chinese smartphone market. Xiaomi, a prominent player in the global smartphone market, is actively developing its own custom 5G chipset. According to reports, Xiaomi’s in-house 5G chip is likely to be ready for production by the end of 2021 or early 2022. The initial focus for Xiaomi’s chipset will be on sub-6GHz 5G connectivity, a widely deployed 5G standard.
This report came from DigiTimes. This strategic move aligns with the growing trend of smartphone manufacturers developing their own chipsets to gain greater control over hardware and software integration. Stay tuned for more updates on Xiaomi’s innovative 5G solutions.
Xiaomi 5G Chipset Development
Xiaomi previously announced its intention to develop a proprietary 5G chipset. However, now Xiaomi’s plans to launch its own 5G chipset have been met with the ongoing global chip shortage. With the new chipset, Xiaomi aims for increased control over its smartphone hardware. Despite the confirmation, Xiaomi has yet to provide a specific launch date for the chipset.
The global semiconductor shortage, affecting major tech companies like Apple and Huawei. Henceforth, it is likely to pose challenges for Xiaomi’s chipset development and production. The chip shortage highlights the complexities of the semiconductor industry and its potential impact on the smartphone market. Stay tuned for more updates on Xiaomi’s 5G chipset development. Also Read – Samsung Galaxy S21 FE images leaks, could launch soon
Xiaomi Surge Processors
The Chinese smartphone brand, Xiaomi has a history of chipset development, dating back to the Surge S1 processor launched in 2017. The 28nm Surge S1 chipset powered the Mi 5c smartphone. Henceforth, marking Xiaomi’s initial foray into in-house chip development. The company later introduced the Surge C1 for image processing. Also Read – Tablet sales grew sharply in 2020, courtesy e-learning demands
This Surge C Series processor is dedicated to image processing tasks for the Mi Mix Fold’s camera system. Despite previous efforts, Xiaomi has remained relatively quiet in the chipset development space until recent rumors of a new 5G chipset emerged. With the growing importance of 5G technology, Xiaomi’s renewed focus on developing its own 5G chipset indicates the company’s ambition to gain greater control over its smartphone hardware.  Stay updated for more news on Xiaomi’s innovative 5G technology.
Google’s Whitechapel Chipset to Power Pixel 6 Series
As per previous posts, Just like Xiaomi, Google is also seemingly working on its own 5G chipset. Google is ready to make a significant leap in smartphone hardware with the development of its own custom chipset, codenamed “Whitechapel.” Also Read – Google Pixel 6 Pro: What to Expect from the New Custom Google Chip and Android 12
The upcoming Pixel 6 series is likely to be the first smartphones to feature the Google-designed “GS101” Whitechapel chip. According to a report from 9to5Google, this chipset from Google comes with a chip number “GS101” where “GS” stands for “Google Silicon”. Reports suggest that Google partnered with Samsung’s semiconductor division to develop the Whitechapel chipset. Henceforth, leveraging their expertise in chip manufacturing.
Further reports also suggest that upcoming chipset could also power the latest upcoming Chromebooks if possible. By creating its own chipset, Google aims to gain greater control over hardware and software integration. Henceforth, potentially leading to improved device performance and efficiency. Also Read – Google Pixel 6 series phones to launch with 5 years of Android update just like Apple
This strategic move aligns with other tech giants like Apple and Huawei, which have developed their own custom chipsets to differentiate their flagship devices. This Whitechapel SoC is currently being co-develop by both Google and Samsung. Additionally, the budget chipset manufacturer UNISOC is also working on a budget 5G based chipset. Also Read – Qualcomm likely to launch Snapdragon 888 chipset with optional 5G
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