Xiaomi President Lu Weibing has hinted that flagship smartphone prices may be heading into uncomfortable territory over the next couple of years. Speaking during a recent livestream, Lu suggested that some traditional high-end βcandybarβ phones in China could eventually cross the 10,000 yuan mark, especially toward the end of 2026.
To put that into perspective, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra started at 6,999 yuan (around $980) in China for the 12GB + 512GB version when it launched last December.
According to Lu, one of the biggest reasons is memory pricing. DRAM and NAND flash costs have been climbing sharply, and Xiaomi says those increases are becoming harder for smartphone makers to absorb. Lu mentioned that pricing for upcoming devices, including phones like the Xiaomi 17 Max, is still being discussed internally because component costs remain volatile.
He also pointed out that supply is not something manufacturers can quickly fix. Building a new memory factory can take several years from start to mass production, while demand continues to rise rapidly, especially because of AI servers and high-performance computing hardware. Lu believes the pressure on memory pricing may continue through 2027, and possibly even into 2028.
That context makes Xiaomiβs upcoming 17 Max launch particularly interesting. The phone has already been teased in China ahead of a May release and is expected to sit near the top of Xiaomiβs lineup. Leaks and teasers point to a large 6.9-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, Leica-tuned 200MP main camera, and a massive 8,000mAh battery.
Xiaomi is not the only brand dealing with rising costs either. Companies like Oppo, Vivo, and Honor are all facing similar pressure as component pricing continues to climb across the industry.
Still, Lu tried to reassure users that Xiaomi intends to keep focusing on value where possible, even if prices rise overall. Whether consumers are willing to accept flagship phones crossing the 10,000 yuan barrier is another question entirely.
If it happens, it could mark a pretty major shift for the Chinese smartphone market, where aggressive pricing has long been one of the biggest selling points.
Xiaomi has expanded its home appliance lineup with the release of the Mijia Air Conditioner Powerful Wind Pro. Following the launch of the standard model last month, this upgraded version is now available on Xiaomi Mall in China for an introductory price of 3,299 yuan ($484), compared to its retail price of 4,899 yuan ($719).
Mijia Powerful Wind Pro AC Specifications
While technically a 1.5HP+ wall-mounted air conditioner, Xiaomi claims it delivers the output of a bulkier 2HP floor-standing model. Under the hood, it pairs a 13cc dual-cylinder compressor with dual-row pure copper condensers and evaporators. This hardware combination achieves a peak cooling capacity of 6500W and a heating capacity of 8800W, allowing the system to start pushing cold air in 15 seconds or warm air in 30 seconds.
Internally, Xiaomi reworked the thermal exchange system to double the condenserβs surface area for heat exchange, which also helps slightly lower the unitβs operating noise. To handle harsh weather, it uses a dynamic refrigerant control system that keeps the air conditioner running steadily in outdoor temperatures ranging from -20Β°C to 55Β°C.
The system relies on a 118mm cross-flow fan to distribute up to 1,000 cubic meters of air per hour. Rather than blowing air directly at people, it uses targeted airflow modes to improve comfort in the room. During cooling, the unit pushes cold air toward the ceiling to let it naturally drop, and during heating, it directs warm air down toward the floor.
For energy efficiency, it holds a Level 1 energy efficiency rating with an Annual Performance Factor (APF) of 6.30. By utilizing built-in energy management algorithms, Xiaomi estimates the unit uses about 404kWh less electricity per year than a standard Level 3 model.
As expected from a Mijia appliance, the unit ties directly into Xiaomiβs broader smart home ecosystem. It runs on HyperOS and uses a dedicated AI module to handle local processing. You can adjust settings using the companion app, XiaoAI voice controls, or even the dashboard of a connected Xiaomi car before you get home.
Beyond the smart integrations, the system includes standard utility options like self-cleaning for both the indoor and outdoor units, anti-mildew drying, and a child lock.
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Coming home to a warm house and waiting for the air conditioner to catch up is a familiar routine. According to Xiaomi president Lu Weibing, that delay usually isnβt a hardware flaw; it is simply a software limitation. Traditional air conditioners operate on fixed cooling curves, meaning they deliver the same level of cooling regardless of the roomβs actual conditions or how long you have been inside. To change this, Xiaomi is introducing new appliances that use on-device AI to manage their own settings.
The first product in this updated lineup is the Mijia Air Conditioner Strong Wind Pro. Instead of relying solely on a manual temperature input, the unit uses a built-in AI chip paired with a cloud-based model to learn a householdβs specific environment and usage patterns.
The practical application here is a balance of energy efficiency and comfort. For instance, the system is designed to recognize when you first arrive home and temporarily increase its cooling power to bring the temperature down quickly. Later, when it is time for sleep, it can automatically lower its output to run more quietly and use less electricity. The goal is to create an appliance that adjusts itself based on context, rather than waiting for manual remote commands.
Xiaomi is applying a similar concept to floor cleaning with the new Mijia Robot Vacuum Mop 6 Max. While basic obstacle avoidance is standard on most modern robot vacuums, they can still struggle with complex room layouts, which often leads to missed spots.
These hardware updates tie into a broader corporate strategy. Earlier this year, Xiaomi committed to investing over $9 billion into AI research over the next three years. While much of the tech industryβs recent focus has been on generative text and chatbots, Xiaomi is trying to integrate AI into standard household hardware.
It is a more grounded approach to the current AI trend. Rather than simply adding a conversational voice assistant to every appliance, the company is using machine learning to handle basic, behind-the-scenes adjustments, such as making sure the living room is cool when you walk in and not wasting power when you are asleep.
Xiaomi has launched a new smart refrigerator in China under its Mijia lineup. The new model is called the Mijia Refrigerator French 400L Automatic Ice Maker, and it is now open for reservations in China.
The biggest highlight is probably the automatic ice-making system. Xiaomi says the fridge can produce ice in about 60 minutes, which should be useful for households that regularly go through a lot of cold drinks or entertain guests often.
There is also a strong focus on hygiene. Xiaomi claims an antibacterial rate of over 99.9%, along with full-area ion purification to help reduce odors and keep food fresher for longer.
Inside, the refrigerator includes a 50L variable temperature compartment that can be adjusted between -1Β°C and 5Β°C. That gives a bit more flexibility depending on what you are storing, whether it is seafood, meat, vegetables, or drinks.
The total storage capacity is split into 216L for refrigeration, 50L for the adjustable zone, and 134L for the freezer section. Xiaomi says the layout is designed for families of around four to five people.
The fridge also supports Xiaomiβs HyperOS ecosystem, allowing remote controls and smart home integration. Other details include a quiet 35dB operating noise level and a 10-year compressor warranty.
Design-wise, Xiaomi is going with a softer look this time. The refrigerator comes in an apricot finish and uses a relatively slim body design that should fit more easily into compact kitchens. Xiaomi says it takes up around 0.4 square meters of floor space.
Pricing:
The refrigerator is priced at 2,999 yuan, though Chinaβs national subsidy brings the effective price down to around 2,549 yuan, which puts it in a fairly competitive spot for a feature-heavy mid-range model.
With products like this, Xiaomi continues to push deeper into the smart appliance market beyond phones, wearables, and EVs.
The successor to the XRING 01Β is scheduled to launch later this year, with a key Xiaomi executive spilling the beans on the XRING 03βs arrival. With the companyβs continued efforts in R&D, it has managed to develop a more powerful version, but with Apple, Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Samsung not taking a backseat in mass producing technologically superior SoCs, itβs possible that Xiaomi loses an edge in a specific area. The XRING 03 is expected to remain on TSMCβs 3nm node, making it an entire generation behind upcoming 2nm competitors The XRING 01 was fabricated on TSMCβs second-generation 3nm βN3Eβ process, [β¦]
Xiaomi is getting ready to enter the growing open-ear audio segment with its first pair of clip-on wireless earbuds. The company has now officially shared early details ahead of the launch later this month, and the focus seems to be on comfort, lightweight design, and smart features tied into Xiaomiβs ecosystem.
Each side weighs around 5.5 grams, which should make them fairly easy to wear for longer periods without the usual pressure inside the ear canal. Xiaomi says the structure uses memory titanium wire with a biomimetic curved shape to help keep the fit secure while staying comfortable.
Design is clearly a big part of the pitch here. The earbuds feature a glossy finish with what Xiaomi describes as a transparent sound-emitting sphere design and metallic textures around the outer shell. So far, the company has shown Satin Gold and Pearl White color options.
On the audio side, Xiaomi is using an 11mm driver with a metal-coated diaphragm. The earbuds also support LHDC 5.0 and Hi-Res audio certification, which should help with higher-quality wireless playback on supported devices.
Call quality seems to be another area Xiaomi is pushing. The earbuds include a three-microphone setup along with a VPU sensor and AI-based noise reduction. There is also a βreverse sound wave technologyβ meant to reduce audio leakage, which is usually one of the bigger issues with open-ear designs.
Xiaomi is also adding several AI-focused features, including real-time translation across 21 languages, voice recording, and automatic summaries. Some of those features will likely depend heavily on Xiaomiβs own ecosystem and Xiao AI support.
The company has not confirmed battery life or pricing yet, but the launch is expected sometime later this month. There is also a good chance these earbuds arrive alongside other Xiaomi products, including the Mi Band 10 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max.
Xiaomi is preparing to launch its new wearable, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro, in China this month. And the company today confirmed that the tracker will have deeper integration with the Apple ecosystem.Β
According to official information, the Smart Band 10 Pro will be compatible with both Apple Inc. devices and Xiaomi phones at the same time. This means users can wear the band while using an iPhone and still get real-time syncing of notifications for calls, text messages, and even WeChat. It also supports quick actions through iPhone shortcuts, including activating Do Not Disturb mode and enabling outdoor cycling tracking.
The device goes beyond basic notification support. It can remotely control an iPhone for taking photos, managing music playback, and even helping users locate their phone. Health and fitness data, such as activity tracking, sleep patterns, and heart rate, can also be automatically synced to Apple Health.
Apart from this, the band will have integration with Xiaomi Auto to offer driving reminders, fatigue alerts, and navigation warnings if a route is missed. It also supports Xiaomiβs Home automation system, allowing users to control smart home devices directly from the wrist. NFC support is included as well, enabling transport cards, access cards, campus cards, and car key simulation, along with offline payments and Alipay βTap to Payβ functionality.
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro Specifications
In terms of design, the Smart Band 10 Pro is very lightweight at just 21.6 grams and only 9.7mm thick. It features an aluminum alloy body with a curved display and supports an optional Milanese strap. The device also offers up to 21 days of battery life, depending on usage.
According to previous reports, the Smart Band 10 Pro is said to feature a 1.74-inch AMOLED display and a 380mAh battery, which may last up to 25 days in light use conditions. The wearable has already been spotted in multiple color options, including black, silver, pink, and possibly white, orange, and a ceramic variant. In Brazil, pricing is expected to fall between $150 and $170.
The Smart Band 10 Pro will sit above the standard Smart Band 10 as Xiaomiβs more premium fitness band offering.
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Xiaomi is preparing a new pair of wireless earbuds, but this time the company seems to be trying something a little different. Instead of regular in-ear buds, the upcoming model uses a clip-on open-ear design that focuses more on comfort and awareness of surroundings.
Xiaomi has officially revealed the earbuds, showing off a glossy body with a pretty unusual look. The company mentions a transparent sound-emitting section combined with metallic textures that resemble a vinyl record finish. It definitely looks more style-focused than most budget earbuds Xiaomi usually releases.
Some leaked manual images that surfaced online reveal a few extra details too. The charging case appears to include a USB-C port, indicator lights, a physical button, and even a built-in speaker. That speaker could possibly be used for location tracking features, although Xiaomi has not confirmed that part yet.
The earbuds themselves appear to support touch gestures across different parts of the frame, including the bridge section. Playback controls, calls, and volume adjustments will likely be handled through those touch inputs.
This is also Xiaomiβs first proper clip-on style audio product, separate from the existing OpenWear lineup. Open-ear earbuds have been slowly getting more popular recently, especially among users who want to listen to music while still hearing traffic, conversations, or gym surroundings without fully blocking the ear canal.
Xiaomi still has not revealed the complete spec sheet, so details like battery capacity, driver size, Bluetooth version, and pricing are still missing for now. The launch is expected later this month, possibly alongside other Xiaomi products and wearables.
From the early teasers alone, it looks like Xiaomi is targeting users who care just as much about the look and comfort of earbuds as the audio itself. Whether the sound quality lives up to the design is something we will probably find out closer to launch.
Xiaomi has started revealing more details about the upcoming Xiaomi 17 Max ahead of its expected launch later this month. The company has now confirmed several core features of the smartphone, suggesting that the device will focus heavily on battery life, display quality, and flagship-level photography. The teasers also hint at Xiaomi making a stronger return to the large-screen premium smartphone category.
Xiaomi 17 Maxβs key specifications confirmed
Xiaomi 17 Max β 8000mAh batteryXiaomi 17 Max β 6.9-inch display
One of the biggest highlights of the Xiaomi 17 Max is its massive 8000mAh battery, which Xiaomi claims is the largest ever used in one of its smartphones. The device is expected to support 100W wired charging along with 50W wireless charging. Xiaomi is using its latest silicon-carbon battery technology, which should help maintain a slimmer body despite the larger battery capacity.
The phone will also feature a 6.9-inch βSuper Pixelβ display, similar to the panel expected on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Xiaomi says the screen uses a new RGB sub-pixel arrangement that delivers near-2K visual sharpness while consuming less power than conventional 1.5K OLED panels. The display is also expected to use a new red luminous material for improved brightness efficiency and more uniform colors.
Xiaomi 17 Max β 200MP triple camerasXiaomi 17 Max β Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Xiaomi has also confirmed that the Xiaomi 17 Max will feature the brandβs first Leica-backed 200-megapixel primary camera. The setup is expected to include a 50-megapixel 3x periscope telephoto camera and a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor for multi-range photography. The high-resolution main sensor could also help improve zoom quality without relying heavily on digital cropping.
Powering the smartphone will be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Xiaomi says the processor is designed to deliver flagship-grade gaming and multitasking performance. The company has also teased a redesigned internal layout, which may help improve heat management and camera module placement.
The Xiaomi 17 Max is expected to launch on May 21 in China and may arrive in shades such as Sky Blue, White, and Pixel Black.
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While Xiaomi has already begun its Android 17 Developer Preview program for a few devices, over a dozen devices are still waiting for the HyperOS 3.1 upgrade. This mainly includes budget and some mid-range phones, while high-end eligible devices have already received the update.
According to XimiTime, these devices have not received the HyperOS 3.1 update:
Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G
Redmi Note 14 4G
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G
Redmi 14C
Redmi 13
Redmi 13X
Redmi A4
Redmi A3 Pro
Redmi Pad 2
Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G
Redmi Pad SE 4G
Poco M7 4G
Poco M6
Poco C85 4G
Poco C75
Poco C75 5G
Poco Pad M1
The delay in software rollouts can be due to multiple reasons, including but not limited to critical bugs in the internal testing, hardware optimization requirements, delay in regional firmware certifications, and chipset limitations.
Even though many Xiaomi devices have yet to receive the HyperOS 3.1 update, the rollout hasnβt been slow, to say the least, given that it only began in April. According to XimiTime, Xiaomi has already pushed the update to 85% of eligible devices.
HyperOS 3.1 is more than just an incremental upgrade as it bundles many new features, visual upgrades, better connectivity with Apple devices, and plenty of enhancements. The update introduces Hyper Island to Xiaomi tablets for the first time, while smartphones receive a few upgrades to this feature, bringing in richer animations, deeper third-party integration, and a more intuitive real-time activity tracking.
The latest software features an iOS-inspired recent apps page with vertical scrolling and modern card swiping gestures. It also adds native AirPods integration, enabling features like quick pop-up pairing, ANC toggle controls, and access to spatial audio. The lock screen is now more customizable with advanced depth effects and more widget configurations. Thereβs also a new Super OTA feature for faster update installation with minimal reboot time and fewer errors.
HyperOS 3.1 itself feels like a big upgrade, but weβll soon have an even bigger release with HyperOS 4, which will be based on Android 17. The Android 17 beta is already available for Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and Xiaomi 15T Pro, with more devices likely to follow soon. HyperOS 4 is expected to be a pretty solid upgrade, offering many new features, major improvements, and AI goodies.
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Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has officially released and open-sourced its new Xiaomi OneVL framework. It is a system designed to improve how autonomous driving models understand, reason, and predict road situations.
According to the company, Xiaomi OneVL is the first framework in the industry to combine multiple major technologies into a single system. These include VLA (Vision-Language-Action), world models, and latent space inference. The company says the framework builds on the reasoning abilities of the XLA model while improving both inference speed and accuracy.
In autonomous driving research, VLA and world models have usually been treated as separate approaches. VLA systems primarily focus on understanding traffic scenes and generating driving actions, whereas world models predict how a scene may evolve. Xiaomi says OneVL is the first framework to unify both methods through latent space reasoning.
The company also claims that the framework performs strongly across several mainstream benchmarks for perception, reasoning, and planning. Xiaomi says OneVL pushes the limits of latent inference methods and delivers higher accuracy than explicit Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning while maintaining speeds similar to latent space CoT systems that focus only on predicting final answers.
Xiaomi OneVL is also built around interoperabilityΒ
Another major focus of the framework is interpretability. Xiaomi says OneVL can explain its decision-making process in both language and visual form. Practically, this means the system can describe why a vehicle should take a certain driving action while also showing predictions of what could happen next on the road.
The OneVL comes just after Xiaomi recently open-sourced its audio generation model called Omnivoice. By open-sourcing OneVL, Xiaomi is also positioning itself more aggressively in the broader AI and smart mobility space, areas where competition has continued to increase among major technology companies.
Leapmotor is the 5th best-selling carmaker in China in April, thanks partly to the A10.
According to data by CAAM, wholesales of new vehicles are down -2.5% year-on-year to 2.526 million units while production is off -1.7% to 2.575 million units. However, the wholesales figure includes exports and without them the domestic market freefalls by a catastrophic -21.6% to 1.625 million units. Keep in mind March was already down -16% on the year prior. In contrast exports continue to surge at +74.4% YoY to 901.000 units. Passenger Vehicle wholesales are down -4.2% to 2.129 million units while production is down -2.6% to 2.197 million units. Commercial Vehicles are up: wholesales up 8.1% to 397,000 units and production up 4.4% to 378,000. Domestic PV sales are down -25.5% to 1.334.000 while domestic CV sales are up 3.4% to 291,000. Β Year-to-date, Passenger vehicle wholesales are down -6.7% to 8.063 million while Commercial Vehicles are up 6.5% to 1.511 million. PV production is down -7.5% to 8.105 million and CV production is up 7% to 1.508 million. Domestic PV and CV sales are at 5.347 million (-24%) and 1.1 million (+0.9%) respectively.
The Xiaomi SU7 is up to #2, a record, thanks to a refreshed model.
The New Energy Vehicles (NEV) market is striking as exports more than compensate flagging domestic sales. This month, NEFV wholesales are up 9.7% to 1.344 million while production is up 5.5% to 1.32 million. However domestic NEV sales are down -10.8% to 914,000 units or 56.3% of the market. BEV wholesales are up 10.2% to 905,000 and PHEV wholesales are up 8.8% to 439,000. Year-to-date, NEV wholesales are up just 0.1% to 4.304 million but domestic sales sink -20.2% to 2.92 million or 45.3% share. BEV wholesales are up 2.4% to 2.817 million and PHEV wholesales down -4% to 1.487 million. In April, PV exports are up 84.6% YoY to 796,000, CV exports are up 23.5% to 106,000. Among them, NEV exports shoot up 110% to 430,000. YTD PV exports are up 68.8% to 2.716 million, CV up 25.4% to 411.000 and NEV exports are up 120% to 1.384 million.
The Qiyuan/Nevo Q05 is up to #6 this month.
In the brands ranking, BYD (-38.3%) repeats at #1 but freefalls again year-on-year, totalling just under 150,000 sales. Its fall is almost exactly the same as last month (-38.4%). The Yuan Up (+57.5%), Dolphin (+52.5%) and Seal 05 (+28.1%) are the carmakerβs only volume gainers as it is also helped by two recent launches: the Sealion 06 at 19,649 sales and the Song Ultra at 5,940. The Song L (-59.2%), Tuan Plus (-58.4%), Qin L (-58.3%) and Qin Plus (-48.2%) are in dire straits while the Seal 06 (-14.8%) resists. BYD crawls back up the YTD ranking as a result, reaching #3 this month. In 2nd place, Geely (-33%) endures a fourth straight double-digit drop but stands clear of its followers by almost 20,000 units. It remains #1 year-to-date. Toyota (-28.6%) and Volkswagen (-46.7%) follow and both fall faster than the market.
The Deepal S05 is up to #12.
In 5th place, Leapmotor (+101.9%) spectacularly doubles its volume year-on-year, and breaks its ranking record (previous best #8 last October). It doesnβt however reach an all time high volume which remains the 63,724 hit last October. Xiaomi (+28.4%) benefits from the SU7 refresh as weβll see below and also reaches a record ranking at #8. It is the same for Qiyuan/Nevo at #13 (+145.7%, reaching an all time high 27,852 sales) and Deepal (+41.8%) at #14. Li Auto (+0.4%) scores its first Top 10 finish since September 2024. The biggest YoY gains are almost exclusively delivered by domestic brands, to the notable exception of Mazda (+59.6%), benefiting from its two BEVs the EZ-6 (2,038 sales) and EZ-60 (2,644). We remain at very low levels. Arcfox (+120.4%), Fang Cheng Bao (+110.6%), Zeekr (+79%), MG (+74.9%), IM (+72.3%) and WEY (+62.8%) impress below.
The Geely Xingyuan/EX2 is the best-selling vehicle in China in April.
Looking at the models ranking in isolation, the Geely Xingyuan aka EX2 in export markets (-3.9%) limits its fall and scores a 5th monthly win in the past 13 months, cementing its YTD top spot with over 122,000 sales. The Xiaomi SU7 (-6.2%) benefits fully from its refresh (mainly technical with up to 902km range) and soars 64 spots on March to a record 2nd place with almost 27,000 sales. Leader last month, the Tesla Model Y (+15%) drops two ranks to #3 but stays #2 year-to-date with sales up 3%. The new Li i6 confirms its phenomenal success by repeating at #4. Another newcomer, the BYD Sealion 06, is up two spots to break into the Top 5 for the first time. The Nevo Q05 (+640.4%) shoots up 30 ranks on March to #6 ahead of the BYD Yuan Up (+57.5%) and Geely Binyue (+30.5%). For its 2nd month in market, the Leapmotor A10 breaks into the Top 10 at #9 (vs. #128 last month).
The first-instance ruling rejected fraud allegations while recognising that promotional content regarding Xiaomiβs ducted hood option was exaggerated.
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