Last fall, the first information appeared that Xiaomi engineers were actively working on creating their own single-chip system, which, according to rumors, future Xiaomi 15S smartphones (most likely, the older Xiaomi 15S Pro model named dijun) will receive – their premiere is expected this fall.
As it became known, the upcoming Xiaomi processor with the preliminary name Surge S2 was codenamed xring and was recently seen in the source code of the proprietary HyperOS software platform.
According to preliminary data, the Surge S2 will receive one computing super core Arm Cortex-X3, three productive cores Cortex-A715, as well as a quartet of energy-efficient cores Cortex-A510. The IMG CXT 48-1536 controller will be responsible for graphics, the same as used in the Google Tensor G5 chip.
In addition, the Surge S2 will include a 5G modem from the renowned MediaTek developer, either the time-tested MediaTek T90, or the latest MediaTek T900.
It was also previously reported that the Xiaomi chipset will be manufactured in the factories of the Taiwanese contract manufacturer TSMC using the updated 3nm N3P process.
It is worth noting that developing your own SoC requires extremely large resources. However, even if Xiaomi’s decision to use a MediaTek modem and a proven graphics processor can speed up the development process, it’s still a big challenge to create a truly competitive chip.
However, Xiaomi is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the xring chip for its vast ecosystem of smartphones, smart home devices, and AIoT products.
By focusing on comprehensive device optimization, Xiaomi is well positioned to deliver an excellent user experience while simultaneously occupying a niche in the semiconductor industry.