Mi5c will be the first smartphone based on the new processor from Xiaomi

Origin SoC, engineers created Xiaomi comprises 8-core processor with a frequency of 2.2 GHz and 4 nuclear video chip, which can handle even the most complex graphics tasks. In addition, Surge S1 will contain special algorithms designed to improve photographs taken in low light conditions.

For the company it is a forced step. He will not depend on third-party processors. Recall that last year, for the first time Xiaomi did not show such rapid sales growth, as previously. Many analysts claim that the lack of processors could cause a reduction in the number of collected gadgets. Besides Xiaomi only Samsung, Apple and Huawei engaged in production of smartphones on their own processors.

First smartphone, which will be used Surge S1, will Mi5c. This lightweight version of Mi5, represented more in the past year. He received a 5.15-inch display with a resolution of Full HD, 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of non-volatile memory. The main camera of the smartphone is equipped with a 12-megapixel sensor, front - 8-megapixel.

Estimated price first Xiaomi smartphone Surge S1 processor will be 220 dollars. The exact date of the start of sales is still unknown.