Xiaomi Corporation is a Chinese electronics company founded in 2010 by Lei Jun, known for its smartphones, IoT products, and recent foray into electric vehicles. This timeline traces its journey from a software startup to a global tech giant.
Xiaomi Co., Ltd. was founded in Beijing by Lei Jun and six other co-founders. The company initially focused on custom Android ROM MIUI. #company #China
Xiaomi announced its first smartphone, the Mi 1, at a launch event in Beijing. It featured a dual-core 1.5GHz processor and ran MIUI based on Android. #smartphone #China
Xiaomi sold 100,000 units of the Mi 1 via flash sale, establishing the brand's popular online-only sales model. #sales #smartphone
Xiaomi raised $216 million in Series C funding from investors including Temasek and DST Global, valuing the company at $4 billion. #funding #valuation
The Mi 2 featured a quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor and 2GB RAM, becoming a bestseller in China. #smartphone #launch
Xiaomi entered the streaming media market with the Mi Box, an Android-based set-top box. #streaming #IoT
Xiaomi introduced the Redmi 1 as a low-cost smartphone line, later expanding Redmi into a separate sub-brand targeting budget markets. #budget #smartphone
The Mi 3 featured a 5-inch 1080p display and Snapdragon 800 processor, further cementing Xiaomi's reputation for high specs at low prices. #flagship #smartphone
Xiaomi began international expansion by entering Singapore, its first market outside China. #international #expansion
The Mi 4 featured a stainless steel frame and improved camera, selling over 10 million units. #flagship #smartphone
Xiaomi overtook Samsung to become the largest smartphone vendor in China by market share, reaching a valuation of $45 billion. #market #China
The Mi Band, a budget fitness tracker, pioneered Xiaomi's wearable line and sold millions. #wearable #fitness
The Mi Note featured a large 5.7-inch display and marked Xiaomi's entry into the phablet segment. #phablet #smartphone
Xiaomi began selling smartphones in India via online flash sales on Flipkart, quickly gaining popularity. #India #expansion
The Mi 5 featured a glass body and Snapdragon 820 processor, but faced delays due to chip shortages. #flagship #smartphone
The Mi Mix concept phone introduced a bezel-less ceramic body and a piezoelectric speaker, pioneering the modern full-screen design. #concept #design
Xiaomi's first self-developed processor, the Surge S1, debuted in the Mi 5c, aiming to reduce reliance on Qualcomm. #chip #innovation
Xiaomi opened its first physical Mi Home store in Bengaluru, India, expanding its retail presence overseas. #retail #India
Xiaomi reached 100 million annual smartphone shipments, becoming one of the world's top five smartphone makers. #shipments #milestone
The Mi Mix 2S featured wireless charging and a dual camera, competing with flagship devices from other brands. #flagship #smartphone
Xiaomi listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (ticker: 1810), raising $4.7 billion in its IPO and becoming a publicly traded company. #IPO #stock
The Mi 8 featured a notch display and dual GPS, while the Mi 8 Pro included an in-display fingerprint sensor. #flagship #smartphone
Xiaomi announced Redmi would operate as a separate brand focusing on value-for-money devices, with its own product lines. #brand #restructure
The Mi 9 featured a triple camera (48MP main) and a waterdrop notch, competing with flagship phones. #flagship #camera
The Mi Mix Alpha concept phone had a 180% screen-to-body ratio with a display that wrapped around the edge, but never went into mass production. #concept #display
The Mi 9 Pro 5G was Xiaomi's first 5G phone, featuring the Snapdragon X50 modem. #5G #smartphone
The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro featured Snapdragon 865 and 108MP cameras, positioning Xiaomi as a challenger in the premium segment. #flagship #premium
Xiaomi overtook Apple to become the third-largest smartphone brand globally by shipments in Q2 2020. #market #rank
The Mi 10 Ultra featured 120W wired charging and a 120x digital zoom, pushing technological boundaries. #anniversary #flagship
The Mi 11 was the world's first phone with Snapdragon 888 and featured a 2K AMOLED display. #chip #smartphone
Xiaomi announced a $10 billion investment over 10 years to develop electric vehicles, marking a major diversification. #EV #automotive
Xiaomi acquired several IoT and smart home startups to strengthen its ecosystem. #acquisition #IoT
Lei Jun announced a goal to become the world's second-largest smartphone maker within three years. #strategy #goals
Xiaomi surpassed Apple to become the second-largest smartphone brand globally in Q3 2021, driven by strong sales in India and Latin America. #market #rank
India's Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on Xiaomi's offices over alleged tax evasion and foreign exchange violations, leading to asset seizures. #legal #India
The Mi 12 series featured Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and improved cameras, competing in the flagship market. #flagship #smartphone
Xiaomi appointed Lu Weibing as group president, while Lei Jun focused on EV business. #management #restructure
Xiaomi became one of the top smartphone brands in Latin America, especially in Brazil and Mexico. #expansion #LatinAmerica
Xiaomi partnered with Leica for improved camera tuning on the Mi 13 series, enhancing brand prestige. #camera #partnership
Xiaomi revealed the SU7, an electric sedan developed with Baidu's Apollo autonomous driving tech, with deliveries starting in 2024. #EV #automotive
Xiaomi started delivering the SU7 electric sedan, marking its official entry into the automotive industry. #EV #delivery