KRChinese chipmaker CXMT has announced mass production of LPDDR6 mobile DRAM, set to debut in Xiaomi's upcoming 18 Fold foldable smartphone in September. This marks CXMT as the first company to publicly confirm both production and commercial deployment of LPDDR6, ahead of Samsung and SK hynix, which have developed similar technologies but have not yet announced handset integration. Xiaomi's CEO confirmed the new Xring O3 processor will support CXMT's LPDDR6, making the 18 Fold the first phone to use this memory. While CXMT's move signals progress in China's semiconductor industry, industry experts caution that the production scale may still lag behind established players like Samsung and SK hynix. Xiaomi is also seeking to reduce dependency on foreign chipmakers by collaborating more closely with domestic suppliers.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames CXMT's achievement as a significant step forward for China's semiconductor industry, emphasizing its competitive position against global giants like Samsung and SK hynix. The focus on Xiaomi's role in testing CXMT's technology suggests a narrative supporting domestic innovation. S
