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Ford reportedly explored a US-based joint venture with Xiaomi to produce EVs in the United States, with talks also touching BYD; Ford denied the report, Xiaomi did not comment, and any potential deal would face tariff hurdles and political scrutiny in Washington.
Ford and Xiaomi reportedly discussed forming a U.S.-based EV joint venture, per the Financial Times, but both Ford and Xiaomi denied the report. The piece notes U.S. concerns about Chinese automakers and battery suppliers entering the United States (including BYD), mentions Ford's scrutiny over partnerships (and a proposed CATL battery-related data center), and points to Ford’s ongoing EV restructuring and recent $19.5 billion writedown.
Pro photographer Andrew Lanxon previews the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica, highlighting a hardware-led leap in camera quality with a new LOFIC HDR sensor on a large main imager, a 200 MP telephoto with continuous optical zoom (75–100mm), and deep Leica integration (special edition, app, red dot). The phone sports flagship specs (Snapdragon Elite Gen 5, up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, 6800mAh battery, 90W wired/50W wireless charging) and IP68 durability, signaling one of 2026’s top camera-phone contenders with a China-first launch followed by Europe/UK availability.
Xiaomi launched the 17 Ultra by Leica, a flagship smartphone featuring a 1-inch 50MP main camera, a 200MP telephoto lens, and a unique manual zoom ring that activates the camera when rotated, along with high-end specs and Leica-inspired design elements, at a premium price.
The article discusses Xiaomi's rising prominence as a competitor to Apple, highlighting its appeal to Chinese-friendly political leaders, and humorously notes a shift away from Donald Trump in this context.
Chinese President Xi Jinping joked about Xiaomi smartphones potentially having backdoors during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, highlighting concerns over security and surveillance associated with Chinese telecom devices amid broader issues of censorship and espionage.
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 15T series of smartphones in Munich, aiming to challenge Samsung's mid-range and flagship markets with competitively priced devices featuring high-end specs, while also expanding into home appliances globally, signaling its broader ambitions beyond smartphones.
Xiaomi announced the 15T and 15T Pro smartphones, which are impressive but soon to be outdated with the upcoming launch of the more powerful 17 series, featuring new Snapdragon chips and advanced features, though the 15T series remains a strong option with solid specs and camera capabilities.
Xiaomi has announced the 17 Pro Max, a flagship smartphone that directly competes with the iPhone 17 Pro Max by featuring a similar camera plateau design, a rear display, and a third Leica-branded lens, all within just six days of Apple's release, showcasing Xiaomi's aggressive innovation in smartphone design.
Xiaomi is accelerating its flagship phone release to compete directly with Apple's iPhone 17, launching its new 17 series earlier than usual and aiming to challenge Apple's dominance in the premium smartphone segment, especially in China where Xiaomi is gaining ground.
Xiaomi is skipping the 16 series and launching the Xiaomi 17 series as its flagship lineup to better compete with the iPhone 17, featuring new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processors, larger batteries, and a major generational leap in its premium smartphone strategy.
Xiaomi's upcoming XRING 02 chipset is expected to continue using TSMC's 3nm process instead of the newer 2nm technology, primarily due to cost and equipment limitations, which may delay its release and impact its competitiveness in the market.
Apple and Samsung are opposing Xiaomi's aggressive advertising campaign in India, highlighting a competitive clash among major tech giants in the Indian market.
Chinese phone brands like Xiaomi and Vivo are exploring innovative camera enhancements, including detachable external lenses and magnetic camera units, which could reduce the number of built-in cameras and improve photographic capabilities. These developments are currently limited to China but may influence global smartphone camera technology in the future.
Chinese stocks, including Xiaomi, Tencent, and others, are approaching buy points amid hopes of an extension of the US-China trade truce, with Xiaomi's EV sales and earnings growth highlighting its competitive position against Tesla.