Xiaomi’s In-House 3nm Chipset Will Not Have An Integrated 5G Modem And Will Have To Be Sourced From Overseas Suppliers, Which Comes With Some Risk

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A major milestone for Xiaomi revolves around announcing its custom 3nm chipset for smartphones and tablets sometime in 2025, marking the first time that a company of Chinese origin would proceed to unveil an in-house solution, and that too, using cutting-edge lithography. However, as you would expect, this undertaking is said to arrive with more than a few challenges, which can become overwhelming for Xiaomi as the Trump administration continues to throw down the ban hammer on China to limit its advancements in the technology space.

One of these hurdles would be Xiaomi’s attempts to procure 5G modems from overseas suppliers. As if hearing reports about a China-based firm announcing its first 3nm SoC was not bad enough for the U.S., they will also have to bear the sight of witnessing overseas manufacturers delivering 5G modem shipments to a new supplier. These turn of events can materialize into a messy situation as far as Xiaomi is concerned, and it is possible that its dreams to compete with players like Qualcomm and MediaTek in the 3nm chipset race are cut short.

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Qualcomm may refuse to supply Xiaomi its 5G modems for the custom 3nm SoC unless it charges a hefty premium; Samsung is another option, assuming trade sanctions do not put up a wall between the companies

A post from TrendForce on X highlights Xiaomi’s dependency on overseas companies for their 5G modems. While the post did not reveal specific names, past industry trends and product launches will allow us to provide an overview of which potential partnerships Xiaomi could form in the coming months. Samsung is one of those companies that can build a strong business foundation with a Chinese entity, as it has supplied Google with its Exynos 5400 5G modems for the Pixel 9 series.

Of course, Xiaomi would want nothing more than to receive parts