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Xiaomi's Xring O3 Chip Tops 5 Million AnTuTu Points Before Apple's Fold Debut
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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Xiaomi has launched the 18 Fold smartphone featuring its self-designed Xring O3 chip, which topped 5 million points on the AnTuTu benchmark, outpacing Apple's latest processors just before Apple's foldable iPhone debut. The chip represents Xiaomi's entry into flagship-class silicon design, though produced by TSMC on a 3nm node, with initial limited production focused on showcasing rather than mass-market sales.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.
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You need to watch Xiaomi's move to own flagship chip design despite fab reliance on TSMC; this is your opening to compete on next-gen mobile silicon, especially in foldables where Apple just lost first-mover honour. Your next hardware or chip venture must factor in that Xiaomi is no longer just a buyer but a direct silicon competitor.
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