- CXMT has started mass production of LPDDR6 chips, which will be used in Xiaomi's new 18 Fold smartphone, according to a post from the chipmaker on Chinese social media platform Weibo.
- Xiaomi confirmed that its upcoming foldable phone will utilize a new version of its Xring O3 processor that supports LPDDR6 memory.
- CXMT and Xiaomi confirmed their supply agreement on Saturday via Weibo.
- The new foldable smartphone is scheduled for release in September.
- CXMT began mass-producing its previous-generation LPDDR5 chips less than a year ago, marking a rapid advance in the company's memory technology.
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has officially launched mass production of its LPDDR6 DRAM chips, which will be integrated into Xiaomi's 18 Fold smartphone, set for release in September. This advancement marks a significant leap for CXMT, following its previous generation of LPDDR5 chips introduced less than a year ago.1235
The LPDDR6 chips represent CXMT's most advanced dynamic random-access memory technology for mobile devices, effectively narrowing the technology gap with global competitors like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Xiaomi has confirmed that its new foldable phone will utilize a new version of its 3-nanometer Xring O3 processor, designed to support the enhanced memory capabilities of LPDDR6.
This announcement coincides with a busy week for CXMT, which reported a remarkable 874% revenue surge year-on-year, reaching 150.3 billion yuan ($22.36 billion), in its first earnings release since going public. The company has also begun shipping LPDDR6 samples for various applications, including mobile devices, servers, and smart cars.
In a separate development, CXMT has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Defense over its designation as a company linked to China's military, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the tech sector.
“CXMT's first-half revenue surged 874% to 150.3 billion yuan ($22.36 billion) in its first earnings release since going public. The company also sued the U.S. Department of Defense on Friday over its inclusion on a military-linked list, amid ongoing U.S.-China chip tensions.”
