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Xiaomi is set to shake up the industry with a custom 3nm chipset, rumored to include the MediaTek T90 5G modem. Expected to debut next year, the chip reflects Xiaomi's push to challenge wireless giants and reduce dependency on U.S.-based suppliers.
Xiaomi Prepares for Custom Silicon Launch in 2024
Supposedly using the 3nm technique, Xiaomi is reportedly preparing to release a bespoke silicon next year. This undertaking is quite noteworthy.
The Chinese company is supposedly working with a foundry partner to make this fantasy a reality, but whose 5G modem will be paired with this system on a chip is one of the obstacles, along with the possibility of trade restrictions imposed by the United States. A partnership with MediaTek has been announced, as of the most recent update.
A user whose handle machine-translates to "Mobile phone chip expert" posted the most recent update on Weibo. His connections in the semiconductor sector are evident in his previous forecasts; thus, it is plausible that he was told by a source that the custom 3nm Xiaomi chipset would include a MediaTek T90 5G modem.
MediaTek T90 5G Modem Could Transform Xiaomi’s SoC
According to WCCFTECH's review of MediaTek's standalone products, the T830 is the most recent baseband solution available, and it's suitable for a variety of uses.
The tech journal has searched far and low for any information on the T90—from its user manual to its specifications—but has come up empty. This would mean that an unannounced MediaTek solution will be used in conjunction with Xiaomi's own 3nm chipset.
The Chinese firm may aim to compete with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X80 5G modem by enhancing the SoC's wireless capabilities. With the release of the Dimensity 9400, MediaTek's first product to be mass-produced using TSMC's second-generation 3nm technology, the company has managed to catch up to industry heavyweights like Apple.
Xiaomi Eyes Reduced Dependence on Qualcomm Amid Trade Challenges
The most recent rumor failed to include any specifics, but given this development, MediaTek may use TSMC's state-of-the-art lithography while supplying Xiaomi with T90 modem shipments. We will probably find the answers we're seeking shortly, but for now we just have a lot of questions.
While we wait for Xiaomi to come up with a solution that will allow it to lessen its reliance on Qualcomm and other companies, here's hoping the US doesn't impose a ban.
