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Xiaomi says it will absorb rising memory costs rather than directly raising consumer prices, choosing product repositioning, an upgraded lineup and software optimization to protect margins. President Lu Weibing highlighted sustained market strength—23 quarters in the global top three, rising average selling prices and improved phone gross margins—and reiterated a strategic push toward premium devices and global expansion. He also emphasized AI integration with initiatives like “Super Xiao Ai” and miclaw, and confirmed a new-generation Xiaomi OS is planned for a July–August launch to deliver a revamped interaction experience amid industry shifts.
Xiaomi's commitment to absorb component cost increases affects pricing strategies and margin management across the smartphone supply chain. A new Xiaomi OS and AI features signal platform and services opportunities for developers and OEM partners.
Dossier last updated: 2026-05-29 22:21:11
A Chinese-language social media post asks whether there will be a “miracle car” (神车) event “tonight,” or when it will start, and tags three smartphone models: Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max, Xiaomi’s Redmi K90 Pro Max, and Vivo’s iQOO 15. No article body, dates, specifications, or official announcements are provided, so it is unclear what event or product reveal the post refers to. Based on the title alone, the content appears to reflect user anticipation or discussion around upcoming flagship phone launches or comparisons among these devices. With limited information, no claims can be made about release timelines, pricing, or confirmed features for any of the tagged models.
Xiaomi’s 17T series, already unveiled overseas, will be released in China in early June, Xiaomi executive Lu Weibing said, marking the T series’ return to the domestic market. Lu highlighted a new launch format with younger presenters and improved localization to better match Chinese user habits. The overseas lineup starts at €749 (~RMB 5,918) for the 17T with a Dimensity 8500-Ultra, 6.59-inch 120Hz screen and 6,500mAh battery (67W fast charge). The 17T Pro starts at €899 with Dimensity 9500, 6.83-inch 144Hz screen, 7,000mAh battery, 100W fast charge and 50W wireless charging. Lu also noted the T series has over 15 million global users across 100+ countries.
A Chinese social media post claims that a livestream host said the only device “barely worth watching” that night was Xiaomi’s 15 Ultra, citing a 16GB+512GB configuration priced at “4,100+” (currency not specified). The title also expresses disappointment about staying up late and calls the situation “the worst,” suggesting the livestream’s broader smartphone discussion was underwhelming. Hashtags reference competing flagship models, including Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, OPPO Find X8 Ultra, and OnePlus 15, implying a comparison-focused context. With no article body provided, details such as the date, the platform, the host’s identity, and whether the price reflects an official listing, promotion, or resale market cannot be verified.
卢伟冰：小米不会简单地把内存涨价成本转移给消费者，今年七八月将发布新一代 OS
Xiaomi president Lu Weibing said at the company’s earnings call that despite industry pressures and rising memory costs, Xiaomi will not pass those increases directly to consumers; instead it will reposition products, upgrade its product matrix and optimize software to balance scale and profit. He highlighted Xiaomi’s resilience—23 consecutive quarters in the global top three, record average selling prices and higher-than-expected phone gross margins—and reiterated a push toward premium and global expansion. Lu also emphasized AI integration, naming “Super Xiao Ai” and miclaw as key developments, and revealed Xiaomi plans to launch a new-generation OS in July or August to deliver a different interaction experience amid an industry-wide transformation.