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.

Xiaomi’s move could help with China’s goal of tech self-reliance, but only Apple and Google have completely transitioned to self-designed silicon.