Chinese technology companies Xiaomi and Huawei have recently unveiled significant new products and investments in advanced technology. Xiaomi introduced its first in-house developed mobile chip, the Xring O1, a 3nm processor designed to compete with leading chips such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Dimensity 9400. This chip debuts in Xiaomi's new flagship devices, the Xiaomi 15s Pro smartphone and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra tablet, which features a 14-inch OLED display. Xiaomi's founder and CEO Lei Jun announced a plan to invest approximately 200 billion yuan ($27.8 billion) over the next five years in core technology research and development, marking a major commitment to home-grown technology amid challenging international trade conditions. Meanwhile, Huawei launched the MateBook Fold Ultimate, a foldable laptop with an 18-inch screen that transforms into a 13-inch laptop form factor. Priced starting at 23,999 yuan, the device is noted for its innovative craftsmanship and lightweight design, though its complex construction makes it difficult to repair once disassembled. Both companies emphasize innovation and self-reliance in technology as they navigate global trade restrictions and seek to strengthen their positions in the competitive Chinese and global markets.
This point is so underrated: "With the XRING O1, Xiaomi will be able to better differentiate their flagship smartphone models and stand out from the crowded Chinese smartphone OEM ecosystem." https://t.co/ehimawpUGg
The first deices to get Xiaomi's new XRING 01 chip are the Xiaomi 15s Pro and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, both of which are currently available in China. #Xiaomi #XiaomiXRING01 https://t.co/qD5hHUEjDh
Huawei launched the world’s first foldable 18-inch laptop this week. The Matebook Fold also went trending on Weibo, and I can see why. It's basically both an 18-inch tablet and a 13-inch laptop, lightweight and just 7.3mm thick when unfolded. Only sold in China currently, prices https://t.co/7N2lZDVnMZ