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Android Authority
23-05-2025
- Android Authority
Google's next Pixel needs faster silicon, now that China is building beasts like this
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Custom mobile processor development was once reserved for the few who could absorb the huge engineering costs that accompany such an endeavor. In recent years, however, Arm's expansive IP portfolio has lowered the barrier for consumer tech companies to design bespoke processors. Google's Tensor series is perhaps the most well-known example, built in collaboration with Samsung using a healthy dose of Arm, Samsung, and Google parts. Now, it's the turn of China's giant Xiaomi, which has just announced its XRING O1 processor for its Xiaomi 15s Pro — essentially a Xiaomi 15 without Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite that's destined for mainland China. Xiaomi probed the custom silicon waters back in 2017 with the Surge S1, but the XRING O1 is a much more ambitious effort. I'd go as far as to call it a monster: 10 high-performance Arm CPU cores and a massive 16-core Arm GPU that should blitz through today's games — and likely tomorrow's too. Xiaomi goes all-in on performance Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Based on the raw specs at least, the XRING O1 puts other custom SoCs to shame. Samsung's Exynos, Google's Tensor, and likely even MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 9400 all appear outgunned. Qualcomm's powerhouse Snapdragon 8 Elite might even feel it nipping at its heels. To get there, Xiaomi has taken a 'cost is no issue' approach to development. Two powerhouse CPU cores flanked by four potent middle cores, all paired with large L2 caches, are a recipe for lightning-fast performance. While that might be enough CPU silicon for Apple, Xiaomi also packs in two lower-clocked middle cores and two small efficiency cores for lower-power applications, again with above-typical cache. The GPU setup is equally overkill; 16 cores are at the upper limit of what Arm would probably suggest for mobile, it verges into light-laptop territory. XRING O1 can't be small, and yet it's built on TSMC's cutting-edge second-generation 3nm process, an expensive node used by Apple and Qualcomm for their top-tier processors. Xiaomi has taken a cost-is-no-issue approach to developing the XRING O1. Xiaomi's flagship processor supports plenty of familiar bells and whistles, too. The Xiaomi 15S Pro has Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, 8K 24fps video recording and 4K 30fps night capture, USB 3.2 Gen 2 data speeds, and 5G data courtesy of a MediaTek-supplied T800 modem. That said, we'll have to see how well this chip performs in the real world and if all this power in a small package can avoid thermal throttling. Still, if you want to see just how gargantuan this chip is, I've created a quick comparison table against the competition. Xiaomi XRING O1 MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Google Tensor G4 Google Tensor G5 (leaked) CPU Xiaomi XRING O1 2x Cortex-X925 @ 3.9GHz 4x Cortex-A725 @ 3.4GHz 2x Cortex-A725 @ 1.9GHz 2x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz MediaTek Dimensity 9400 1x Cortex-X925 @ 3.62GHz 3x Cortex-X4 @ GHz 4x Cortex-A720 @ 1.9GHz Google Tensor G4 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.1GHz 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.92GHz Google Tensor G5 (leaked) 1x Cortex-X4 5x Cortex-A725 2x Cortex-A520 GPU Xiaomi XRING O1 Immortalis-G925 16-core Ray-tracing MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Immortalis-G925 12-core Ray-tracing Google Tensor G4 Mali-G71 7-core No ray-tracing Google Tensor G5 (leaked) DXT-48-1536 2-core Ray-tracing NPU Xiaomi XRING O1 6-core MediaTek Dimensity 9400 890 NPU Google Tensor G4 3rd-gen TPU Google Tensor G5 (leaked) 4h-gen TPU Manufacturing Xiaomi XRING O1 TSMC 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9400 TSMC 3nm Google Tensor G4 Samsung 4nm Google Tensor G5 (leaked) TSMC 3nm This is all great news for Xiaomi fans and shows that off-the-shelf SoC design doesn't have to come with performance compromises. But that latter point has me concerned for the upcoming Google Pixel 10 series. As we know, Google's next-gen Tensor G5 processor isn't going to be anywhere near this powerful. But if Xiaomi can deliver such a high-end chip on its first real try, what's Google's excuse five generations in? As we already know, Tensor G5 will reprise the same Cortex-X4 CPU core that Arm announced in 2023, while Xiaomi has adopted not one, but two of the latest Cortex-X925. Sure, Google plans to tweak its middle cores and move to a perhaps slightly more powerful Imagination Technologies DXT graphics chip, but that will not suddenly transform the Pixel into a gaming powerhouse. Android 16 additions suggest there's still room for better performance. Google seems content to focus on other areas: better image processing, smarter machine learning, and AI-powered cameras. All of that matters — particularly for the Pixel, where software smarts are core to the experience. However, if Google wants us to take real advantage of Android 16's desktop mode, play PC games on our phones, or even just keep things running smoothly for seven years of updates, Pixel needs more horsepower to match the competition. Google has different priorities Robert Triggs / Android Authority I'm not calling for a total rethink of the Tensor strategy. I'm perfectly happy with the performance of the Pixel 9 Pro XL for my daily tasks and it's AI and imaging focus provides plenty of perks. It's yet to be seen if Xiaomi's XRING O1 can match Google's software integration and feature depth. Even so, raw performance still matters. I don't want to pay $1,100 for a Pixel 10 Pro XL only to see it outperformed by a phone costing hundreds less. This is already arguably the case when we compare Google's latest against phones like the $900 OnePlus 13, and will only become a bigger issue next year as the flagship performance divide grows again and mid-range rivals become even more powerful. Google needs to improve Tensor's performance profile — maybe not drastically, but noticeably — to stay in the flagship race. The XRING O1 proves it's not about access to IP or manufacturing partners. It's about choices. Right now, Google's are holding it back. If Xiaomi can build this beast, Google can surely give Tensor a fraction more oomph. Of course, we also know that costs remain a concern for Google. While it continues refining Tensor to serve both its flagship and A-series phones profitably, Xiaomi reportedly spent 13.5 billion yuan ($1.9 billion) developing the XRING O1. That colossal sum helps explain the chip's ambitious specifications — and signals Xiaomi's intent to reduce dependence on US-based firms like Qualcomm. It's also a stepping stone toward scaling its custom silicon across more product tiers and furthering China's goal of tech sovereignty. That said, specs alone won't guarantee success. For the XRING O1 to truly compete, Xiaomi must deliver on long-term software support, robust system and driver optimization, and meaningful features powered by AI and computational photography. These are areas where Google, despite lagging on raw power, still leads much of the Android field. Still, the XRING O1 is a bold, promising move — and a clear message to Google, Samsung, MediaTek, and even Qualcomm that the silicon status quo is no longer safe from disruption.
India Today
22-05-2025
- India Today
With Xring 01 Xiaomi gets into footsteps of Apple, Google and Samsung
Xiaomi, at its 15th anniversary event, announced its first-ever in-house mobile chipset — the Xring 01. For years, companies like Apple, Google, and Samsung have been developing their own processors, trying to gain more control over performance, software optimisation, and their product ecosystems. Apple's custom chips are widely regarded as the industry benchmark, while Google and Samsung's attempts have seen mixed results. Now, Xiaomi is joining this club, and its first effort is bold. The Xring 01 is built using advanced 3nm technology and already powers two new flagship Xring 01 chip is manufactured by TSMC — the same foundry behind Apple's processors — using its second-generation 3nm process. This should allow for solid performance along with good battery efficiency. The Xring 01 has a 10-core CPU and a 16-core Immortalis-G925 GPU, making it one of the most powerful mobile chipsets right now, at least on paper. Xiaomi has taken a different approach by using more cores than usual, aiming for top-tier performance. In simpler terms, expect it to handle heavy apps and games more smoothly, while also being far, two devices use the new chip — the Xiaomi 15s Pro smartphone and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra tablet. Sadly, both of the devices have only launched in China, at least for now. Global availability, including in India, is still The Xiaomi 15s Pro is a premium smartphone with a 2K resolution OLED display, a 50-megapixel triple camera system, and a large 6,100mAh battery. Other key highlights include 90W fast wired charging, 50W wireless charging, IP68 dust and water resistance, and Xiaomi's own HyperOS 2 based on Android 15. Under the hood, the Xring 01 powers everything, paired with fast 16GB LPDDR5T RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.1 Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, on the other hand, is a 14-inch tablet designed for entertainment and productivity. With ultra-thin bezels and a slim profile, it's clearly aimed at high-end tablets like Apple's iPad Pro and Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. It comes with a massive 12,000mAh battery, up to 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage — again, all powered by the Xring the launch of the Xring 01, Xiaomi is clearly thinking long-term. Having its own chip gives the company greater control over how its devices perform and interact with each other. Apple's long-time success with its A-series and M-series chips is proof of how powerful that strategy can be. While Google's Tensor and Samsung's Exynos chips haven't always lived up to expectations, Xiaomi's Xring 01 seems like a serious first attempt.
Android Authority
22-05-2025
- Android Authority
Xiaomi's new smartphone chip is here, and this one could be a Tensor beater
TL;DR Xiaomi has fully revealed the XRING 01, which is its first custom smartphone processor in several years. The new chipset has a powerful deca-core CPU and a cutting-edge Arm Immortalis-G925 MC16 GPU. The first devices with the XRING 01 are the Xiaomi 15s Pro smartphone and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra tablet. Xiaomi confirmed last week that it would announce a new custom smartphone chipset. Now, the day has arrived, and the company has fully revealed the XRING 01 processor. It turns out that this is a monster of a chipset, starting with the deca-core CPU. Xiaomi's processor sports two Cortex-X925 CPU cores clocked at 3.9GHz, four Cortex-A725 cores running at 3.4GHz, two Cortex-A725 cores at 1.9GHz, and two Cortex-A520 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The two big cores are fed by 2MB of L2 cache each, the Cortex-A725 cores pack 1MB of L2 cache each, while the two little cores share 512KB of L2 cache. This makes for an impressive layout compared to the MediaTek Dimensity 9400, which offers one Cortex-X925 core, three older Cortex-X4 cores, and four older Cortex-A720 cores. We're not expecting the Xiaomi XRING 01 to beat the Snapdragon 8 Elite in single-core performance based on these specs, but it certainly looks like the chip could be a stiff challenge in multi-core benchmarks owing to the deca-core design Xiaomi's custom processor also features an impressive GPU on paper, namely an Arm Immortalis-G925 MC16 GPU. By contrast, the Dimensity 9400 has the same GPU but with 12 shader cores instead of 16. There's no word on the Xiaomi chip's GPU clock speed and other graphical capabilities yet, so it's too soon to definitively conclude that Xiaomi's chip will offer better GPU performance. For what it's worth, we tested the MediaTek chip and thought it was competitive with the Snapdragon 8 Elite during GPU benchmarks while running cooler. Otherwise, the processor is built on TSMC's second-generation 3nm manufacturing process. Xiaomi says the processor has a 'fourth-generation' imaging chip that enables improved low-light image quality and 4K night video. There's no word on other components like the modem and machine learning silicon, though. The first devices running the XRING 01 are the Xiaomi 15s Pro smartphone and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, which both launched in China today. We'll have to get our hands on the Xiaomi 15s Pro to find out if the processor can hang with Qualcomm and MediaTek's best chips. However, it certainly looks like the XRING 01 handily beats Google's Tensor chips given the much newer CPU, GPU, and manufacturing process. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
India Today
22-05-2025
- India Today
Xiaomi 15s Pro and Civi 5 Pro launched: Price, features, specs and more
Xiaomi kicked off its 15th anniversary with the launch of two new smartphones in China — the Xiaomi 15s Pro and the Civi 5 Pro. Both phones are already on sale and can be purchased via the company's website. The 15s Pro can be seen as a mid-year refresh of the Xiaomi 15 Pro, as the Xiaomi 16 series is expected to be introduced this fall, rumoured to be powered by the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Interestingly, only the Pro version has received an upgrade, with no sign of standard or Ultra models yet. As for the Civi 5 Pro, it succeeds last year's Civi 4 Pro, or as it's known in India — the Xiaomi 14 Civi. Alongside the two smartphones, Xiaomi has also expanded its tablet lineup with the launch of the Pad 7 15s Pro: Price and key specsThe Xiaomi 15s Pro is priced starting at CNY 5499, which roughly translates to Rs 65,700. The device is available in two finishes: a light blue/greyish colour and a carbon-fibre rear Xiaomi 15s Pro features a 6.73-inch LTPO OLED display with a 2K resolution and an adaptive refresh rate of 1-120Hz. The screen supports up to 1,800 nits of brightness in high brightness mode (HBM) and is protected by Xiaomi's Longjing Glass 2.0. Under the hood, it is powered by the new Xring O1 chipset built on TSMC's 3nm process (N3E), with a 10-core architecture comprising two cores clocked at 3.90GHz, four at 3.40GHz, two at 1.89GHz, and two more at 1.80GHz. The chipset is paired with 16GB LPDDR5T RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. For graphics needs, there's an Immortalis-G925 MC16 GPU. In the software department, the phone runs Xiaomi's HyperOS 2 atop Android When it comes to the camera, the Xiaomi 15s Pro offers a triple rear setup with a 50-megapixel Omnivision Light Hunter 900 primary sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, i.e., Samsung's JN2 sensor, and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 telephoto lens with OIS. On the front, there's a 32-megapixel camera for selfies and video the hood, the Xiaomi 15s Pro packs a 6,100mAh battery with support for 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Other features include a USB 3.2 Gen 2 type-C port, an in-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, Wi-Fi 7 support, Bluetooth 5.4, dual stereo speakers, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It also comes with an X-axis linear motor for haptics, an IR blaster integrated within the camera module, four microphones, LDAC and LHDC 5.0 support, and NFC. The phone weighs 216 grams and has a thickness of Civi 5 Pro: Price and key specsThe Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is priced starting at CNY 2,999, which roughly translates to Rs 35,800. There are five colour options on offer: Black, white, pink, purple and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro features a 6.55-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It uses TCL's C8 panel and offers brightness of up to 1,400 nits in HBM. Like the 15s Pro, it also runs HyperOS 2 based on Android Civi 5 Pro is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. Graphics are handled by the Adreno 825 terms of optics, the Civi 5 Pro features a triple rear camera system, including a 50-megapixel primary camera, i.e., Omnivision's Light Hunter 800 sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor from Omnivision, and a 50-megapixel floating telephoto lens using Samsung's JN5 sensor. For selfies, there's a 50-megapixel front Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro features a 6,000mAh battery and supports 67W fast charging. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and an IR blaster on the rear. The device also offers dual stereo speakers, in-display fingerprint authentication, LDAC and LHDC 5.0 support, and an X-axis linear motor for better haptics. It measures just 7.45mm in thickness and weighs 184 grams.
India Today
19-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Major Xiaomi launch event set for May 22: Xring 01, Xiaomi 15s Pro and more expected
Xiaomi is all set for a major launch event on May 22, where the company is expected to unveil several new products, including its in-house mobile chip — the Xring 01. The event will also see the debut of the Xiaomi 15s Pro smartphone, Pad 7 Ultra tablet, and the company's first-ever electric SUV, the YU7. Xiaomi confirmed the event through an official post on Weibo, sharing details of the launch, which is set to take place in China at 7 PM local time (4:30 PM IST). Source: Xiaomi/ Weibo advertisementThe upcoming launch event holds special significance as it marks Xiaomi's 15-year anniversary. To celebrate the milestone, the company appears to be going all out with a range of new launches — including the Xring 01 SoC (self-developed mobile chip), 15s Pro (successor to the 15 Pro), Pad 7 Ultra (joining the Pad 7 range of Android tablets) and YU7 (first-ever electric SUV).The highlight of the event will likely be the Xring 01 chip, which marks Xiaomi's re-entry into the mobile SoC space. This new chip is expected to power the upcoming Xiaomi 15s Pro. Early benchmarks suggest the Xring 01 features a 10-core CPU setup and an Immortalis-G925 GPU. It has reportedly scored 3,119 in single-core and 9,673 in multi-core Geekbench tests, putting it in the same league as top-end chips like Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek's Dimensity return to chip development isn't a one-off effort. The Xring 01 is part of a broader 10-year plan that involves an investment of around CNY 50 billion (roughly $6.9 billion or about Rs 59,246 crores). So far, the company has reportedly spent more than CNY 13.5 billion (approximately $1.9 billion or about Rs 15,998 crores ) on chip R& expected at the event is the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, a premium tablet rumoured to feature a 14-inch display with support for 3.2K resolution and LTPO technology. The tablet is said to come with advanced multi-window features and may be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. Fast charging support of up to 120W is also Xiaomi will take the wraps off the YU7, its first electric SUV. The vehicle is expected to feature a Saturn ring-style tail-light and come with dual-motor options, offering peak power output of up to 390 horsepower. It is said to measure 4999mm x 1996mm x 1600mm in dimensions.
