XIAOMI(HK:01810) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-25 14:31Core Insights - The annual speech by Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi, focused on the theme of "Change," highlighting the company's development over the past five years, particularly in the automotive and chip sectors [3][5][6] Group 1: Company Development - Xiaomi has faced significant challenges and criticisms from competitors like Apple, Samsung, and Huawei, which led to internal struggles [5][6] - The company has committed to investing at least 50 billion yuan over the next ten years in self-developed mobile SoCs, emphasizing that chips are essential for Xiaomi's success [6][8] - The company restarted its chip development in 2021 after a previous setback, with the first chip, "玄戒O1," expected to be released in 2025 [8][9] Group 2: Automotive Ambitions - Xiaomi aims to create a high-performance electric vehicle, the SU7 Ultra, targeting competitors like Tesla and Porsche [9][10] - The company has conducted extensive research, including purchasing and disassembling three Tesla Model Y vehicles to learn from their design [10][12] - The SU7 project faced initial setbacks but has since made significant progress, with plans to continue development despite challenges [12] Group 3: Product Launches - During the speech, Xiaomi announced the launch of the Xiaomi 17 series smartphones, which feature advanced technology and impressive battery life [17][20] - The Xiaomi 17 series includes a 7000mAh battery, nearly double that of the iPhone 17, and boasts superior performance in gaming and thermal management [20][21] - The Xiaomi 17 series is set to be available for pre-sale, with official sales starting on September 27 [21]