China’s CXMT to supply memory chip for Xiaomi’s upcoming folding phone
CXMT, China's top memory chipmaker, will supply LPDDR6 DRAM chips for Xiaomi's upcoming folding phone, the 18 Fold, set to launch in September. CXMT reported a profit turnaround and 874% revenue growth in H1 2023. Xiaomi confirmed the partnership, highlighting the use of its in-house 3nm processor, Xring O3. CXMT also sued the Pentagon over its inclusion on a U.S. military aid list.
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The 30-second read
Why it matters
The supply deal ties CXMT's advanced DRAM to a high‑profile Xiaomi product, potentially boosting both companies' market perception.
Market read
New memory supply for a flagship foldable phone creates a short‑term catalyst for Xiaomi and underscores China's semiconductor ambitions.
What to watch
The Pentagon lawsuit against CXMT may create regulatory headwinds that affect the partnership.
Background
CXMT recently posted a profit turnaround and a massive revenue jump, signaling rapid growth in Chinese memory chip production.
Ticker impact
Xiaomi announced it will use CXMT's new LPDDR6 DRAM in its upcoming 18 Fold phone launching in September.
Xiaomi may see a modest pre‑launch price uptick as investors price in the new foldable offering.
The contract confirms supply of advanced memory for a flagship product, a tangible catalyst ahead of the September launch.
Market effects
Strengthens the Chinese DRAM supply chain and may pressure Samsung and SK Hynix in mobile memory market.
Supports Chinese smartphone ecosystem and could lift related component stocks in China.
Highlights China's push to close the technology gap in advanced memory, relevant for global memory market dynamics.
Counterpoint
If the LPDDR6 supply faces yield or quality issues, the foldable launch could be delayed, hurting Xiaomi.
Key entities
- CompanyChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT)
China's leading memory chipmaker expanding into LPDDR6.
- CompanyXiaomi Corp.
Major Chinese smartphone manufacturer launching the 18 Fold.
