This video discusses Xiaomi’s announcement of its new 3nm chip, the XR01, and the ensuing public reaction in China.
Here is a summary of the key points from the video:
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Xiaomi’s New Chip: The XR01 uses a 10-core architecture and is manufactured with TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process. This makes Xiaomi the fourth company globally to release a 3nm chip. The chip’s benchmark scores are noted to be slightly better than MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 but not as good as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
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Public Skepticism: Despite the achievement, the video highlights that many Chinese internet users have expressed skepticism and even abuse towards Xiaomi. This has led to conspiracy theories, such as claims that Qualcomm or MediaTek sold chips to Xiaomi for rebranding to bypass US restrictions.
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Comparison with Huawei: The video contrasts Xiaomi’s situation with Huawei’s, explaining that the US sanctioned Huawei because it posed a significant threat to US technological dominance. In contrast, Xiaomi is described as having little technical strength, positioning itself in the mid-to-low-end market, and posing no threat to US companies.
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Call for Openness: The video concludes by advocating for an open mindset in technological competition, encouraging Chinese companies like Xiaomi to engage with global technology and talent. It argues that technological competition is ultimately about talent and that openness and shared prosperity will triumph over monopoly and selfishness.