In the second quarter of 2026, Xiaomi’s in-house Xring system-on-chip (SoC) secured a 0.4% share among Android devices running the AnTuTu benchmark in China, landing fourth in the rankings dominated by Qualcomm and MediaTek. While modest, this marks Xiaomi’s tangible entry into the domestic SoC arena, confirming that Xring-powered phones have reached actual users.
Xring chip share in China’s AnTuTu benchmark rankings
Qualcomm leads the pack overwhelmingly, commanding a 70.6% share of Android smartphones tested on AnTuTu in China. MediaTek follows with a strong 27.6%. Meanwhile, Samsung’s Exynos chips hold just 0.5%. Combined, Qualcomm and MediaTek account for a staggering 98.2% of devices in the dataset, underscoring a near-duopoly in the Chinese Android SoC scene.
Understanding AnTuTu benchmark data versus market share
It is important to note that AnTuTu’s stats reflect benchmark user data, not official sales figures or shipments. This sample tends to skew toward popular, performance-oriented devices and more tech-savvy users who run these tests frequently, rather than representing the entire market evenly.
Xiaomi’s renewed push into custom SoC design with Xring
For Xiaomi, the Xring’s appearance on these charts is a key milestone. The company previously attempted to break into SoC design with the Surge S1 in 2017, but that chip never went mainstream. Returning with Xring signals Xiaomi’s renewed push for vertical integration similar to Apple, Samsung, and Huawei. However, Xiaomi’s footprint remains much smaller compared to these giants so far.
Global smartphone SoC market dominated by Qualcomm and MediaTek
Globally, the smartphone SoC market is largely dominated by Qualcomm and MediaTek, frequently trading top supplier spots, according to Counterpoint Research. Most smartphone brands rely on these two or license chips from major players rather than develop their own. Xiaomi’s 0.4% AnTuTu share is less about market power and more about proving real-world use of their custom silicon.
Future outlook for Xiaomi’s Xring chips in China
The next significant benchmark for Xiaomi will come if Xring chips push their share closer to 1% in China’s AnTuTu user base during the second half of 2026. Such growth would signal a stronger foothold and wider adoption among buyers – important steps toward competing with established SoC designers.