Xiaomi plans to develop its custom chip for future devices to reduce reliance on Qualcomm and MediaTek. A custom chip could enhance Xiaomi's ecosystem integration and help it comply with Chinese guidelines. Developing a reliable custom chip is challenging, as exemplified by the struggles of Samsung and Google.

According to a new report, Xiaomi will make its own chip for 2025 Android phones, a move similar to Google Pixel's Tensor chip.