Xiaomi introduces the Surge S1, its first in-house chipset

Days after it was reported Xiaomi would launch its own chipset, the China-based technology company introduced the Surge S1 chip that will go towards powering its Mi 5c smartphone. In doing so, it becomes one of the few manufacturers in the world to have its own smartphone chip, joining Apple, Samsung, and Huawei.
“The ability to create its own chipsets is the pinnacle achievement for any smartphone company,” remarked Xiaomi chief executive Lei Jun in a statement. “For Xiao