Xiaomi President Lu Weibing told analysts on November 18 that the company has secured full-year memory supply for 2026, but warned that shortages could push smartphone prices higher, with product costs reflecting the rise in components, according to ijiwei. Meanwhile, Maeil Business Newspaper report...

Amid a reported DRAM shortage and price hikes for DDR4 and DDR5, China’s smartphone market is feeling the squeeze. According to 36Kr, one major domestic brand recently had 30–40% of its requested memory volumes slashed after submitting its demand forecast. So how is this playing out across China...

In fall 2025, the global tech spotlight once again turns to the annual smartphone showdown. In a surprise move, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi named its flagship lineup from “15” straight to “17,” skipping the number 16 to set up a direct clash with Apple’s iPhone 17. According to Dindo Lin’s...

As DRAM giants continue to hike prices amid a memory supercycle—driven by tight supply of legacy products like DDR4—the smartphone supply chain is feeling the heat. According to Commercial Times, citing smartphone makers, delivery lead times for DRAM and NAND have stretched dramatically, with LP...

According to Chinese media outlet Mydrivers, sources say that Xiaomi’s next-generation XRING O2 will debut next year, possibly launching first with the Xiaomi 16S Pro. However, as the report indicates, like the previous XRING O1, it is still expected to be manufactured on a 3nm process rather than...