Xiaomi is developing its own XRING chipsets and plans to introduce the XRING O3 in 2026. Detailed specifications for the new chip are not yet available, and it is unclear where smartphones using it will be sold.
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From XRING O1 to the planned O3
Xiaomi's current chipset is the XRING O1. It is expected to be followed by the XRING O3, which is planned for introduction in 2026. The new chip is expected to improve performance and energy efficiency, but without detailed specifications, it is too early to say how much difference it will make in practice.
Xiaomi also unveiled several new products in May 2025. Developing its own chipsets fits into its efforts to exert more control over the hardware and software in its devices.
Which smartphones use XRING?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra are among the known models using Xiaomi's in-house XRING chipsets. The Xiaomi 15S Pro, however, is not an Ultra model. It remains unclear which upcoming devices will receive the planned XRING O3.
Flagship smartphones give Xiaomi an opportunity to use its own chipset and adapt software to its capabilities. The XRING name alone, however, does not tell users what performance or battery life to expect from a particular phone.
What an in-house chipset could mean for users
A chipset affects how a phone handles demanding apps, games and multiple tasks at once. Better integration of hardware and software can help make the system run smoothly and manage power more effectively, potentially improving battery life. The result depends on the device and how well it is optimized.
For Xiaomi, in-house development offers greater control over product design and the opportunity to create specific optimizations. It does not automatically mean complete independence from external suppliers or a proven performance advantage.
Availability remains uncertain
Smartphones with the XRING O3 may not be available globally. It is not yet clear which markets will receive them or whether they will be sold in particular English-speaking regions. Anyone interested in a specific model should therefore check its regional launch and availability.
