Qualcomm and Xiaomi are marking 15 years of collaboration, a partnership that has now been solidified with a new multi-year agreement. This long-standing relationship has been instrumental in technological advancements within the industry, with both companies reaffirming their commitment to developing and delivering products across various global device categories.
Sustained Collaboration and Innovation
The newly signed multi-year agreement between Qualcomm Technologies and Xiaomi primarily focuses on innovation in the premium smartphone segment globally. Under this agreement, Xiaomi’s high-end smartphones will continue to feature Snapdragon 8-series processors for upcoming product generations, with sales expected to increase annually in both China and international markets.
Xiaomi is also set to be among the first companies to integrate the next-generation premium Snapdragon 8-series later this year.
Qualcomm has scheduled Snapdragon Summit 2025 for September 23rd to 25th, a month ahead of usual schedule where it is expected to introduce the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, and Xiaomi 16 series is expected to use the chip first when it launches sometime in late September.
Looking ahead, the companies aim to broaden their collaborative efforts to advance technologies such as on-device AI across a wide range of edge devices. This includes smartphones, automotive systems, AR/VR glasses, wearables, and tablets.
A 15-Year Retrospective
The collaboration between Qualcomm Technologies and Xiaomi has seen Snapdragon platforms power a significant number of Xiaomi products over the past 15 years.
Smartphones: Qualcomm Technologies has been a key partner for Xiaomi since the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 1 smartphone in 2011. This partnership has supported Xiaomi’s growth to become the third-largest smartphone brand globally.
Snapdragon platforms have consistently powered Xiaomi’s premium smartphones for a decade, aiming to deliver strong performance and user experiences. The recently launched Xiaomi Mi 15 series, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite, has been noted for its commercial success.
Automotive: For its inaugural vehicle, the SU7, launched in 2023, Xiaomi integrated Qualcomm Technologies’ next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platform to power its smart cabin.
This platform is designed to provide advanced graphics, multimedia, and AI capabilities for in-vehicle experiences. Additionally, the SU7 utilizes the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF solution for high-performance processing, precise positioning, and connectivity features.
Smart Home Products: Qualcomm Technologies’ Wi-Fi solutions, including the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology, have been adopted by Xiaomi to enhance connectivity in its smart home product lineup, aiming for faster and more reliable experiences.
Wearables: The collaboration has also extended to the wearables sector. Various commercially available earbuds and smartwatches from Xiaomi are powered by Snapdragon platforms.
Examples include the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro series, which uses the Snapdragon S7 and S7+ Gen 1 Sound Platform, and the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 Wearable Platform.