On October 20, 2024, Beijing Satellite TV reported that Xiaomi has successfully taped out the first mobile phone system-on-chip using 3nm process in China, which marks a significant improvement in Xiaomi's independent research and development capabilities in the field of high-end chips, and also opens up new possibilities for the future development of smartphones.
Tape-out refers to the delivery of a designed chip solution to a fab, through a series of complex process steps to produce a small number of samples to test the feasibility and performance of the design. Xiaomi's successful tape-out this time means that its chip design has passed the preliminary verification, laying a solid foundation for subsequent large-scale production and application. The 3nm process is currently the highest level of mobile phone chip manufacturing in the world, and compared with the previous 5nm and 7nm processes, there are significant improvements in performance, power consumption and area (PPA). This will enable mobile phones with 3nm chips to have longer battery life, smoother multitasking capabilities, and higher performance, bringing consumers a better user experience.
Xiaomi has maintained a high degree of enthusiasm and dedication in the field of chip research and development. As early as 2017, Xiaomi launched its first system-on-chip Surging S1, and has successively released a number of self-developed chips. The successful research and development of the 3nm chip not only demonstrates Xiaomi's deep strength in the field of chip design, but also reflects its firm determination in independent innovation. Xiaomi's successful tape-out 3nm chip is expected to be used in its flagship mobile phone products. With the continuous maturity of technology and the gradual reduction of cost, 3nm chips are expected to become the mainstream configuration of the smartphone industry in the next few years. As one of the leading companies in China's smartphone market, Xiaomi's breakthrough in chip research and development will undoubtedly inject new impetus into the development of China's smartphone industry.
In addition, Wang Teng, deputy general manager of Xiaomi's marketing department in China and general manager of the Redmi brand, revealed that Xiaomi's flagship mobile phone will use 3nm chips, and the price will increase as a result. At the same time, he also said that Xiaomi is actively preparing for the release of new products, and the product positioning and specifications will be greatly improved. With the continuous deepening of Xiaomi's self-research and development of chips, its future performance in smartphones and other fields is worth looking forward to
