New Xiaomi Phone Passes Certification, Files Multiple Major Chinese AI Models

A new Xiaomi smartphone has passed Chinese network access certification, with regulatory filings revealing the device will support multiple major domestic AI models including Baidu's ERNIE Bot (文心一言), DeepSeek, and Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen (通义千问), according to Sina News. This means users will be able to call on multiple AI models from a single Xiaomi device.

The certified models cover leading players in China's AI landscape: Baidu's ERNIE Bot, DeepSeek, and Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen, each representing different technical approaches and ecosystems. Xiaomi's decision to integrate multiple models simultaneously reflects an open-platform strategy for its AI ecosystem.

Xiaomi has been progressively integrating AI into its MIUI system, including upgrading XiaoAi assistant with large model capabilities, AI summaries, and AI transcription. The multi-model filing in this new device suggests Xiaomi may offer a unified AI model selection interface at the system level, letting users choose the best model for each task.

For AI model providers, integration into Xiaomi's massive device base represents a significant distribution channel. China's smartphone market ships hundreds of millions of units annually, making pre-installed and system-level integration a crucial channel for AI model user acquisition.

This approach mirrors a broader industry trend — from Samsung's deep integration with Google Gemini to partnerships between OPPO, vivo, and multiple AI model providers, handset makers are becoming major platforms for AI model distribution and consumption.

Xiaomi has yet to announce the specific model name, launch date, or how the AI models will interact on the device. Key questions include whether data can flow between models, whether on-device inference will be supported, and how revenue sharing with model providers will work.

As on-device AI capability becomes an increasingly important factor in consumer upgrade decisions, Xiaomi's multi-model strategy could become a key differentiator in the competitive smartphone market.