Xiaomi’s next-generation Xring chip could feature Arm’s upcoming “Travis” super core, according to a new leak from popular tipter Digital Chat Station. The Xring platform has reportedly received Arm architecture authorization, clearing the path for Xiaomi to integrate Arm’s most advanced CPU core yet.
Arm is expected to announce the Travis core in September. This next-generation design is set to replace the Cortex-X925 and promises a substantial performance upgrade. According to Arm, Travis delivers a double-digit improvement in IPC (Instructions Per Clock) and brings major gains in power efficiency. It will also support Armv9’s SME (Scalable Matrix Extension), enabling more advanced matrix-based operations in AI and machine learning workloads.
If Xiaomi adopts Travis in its next Xring chip, it could mark the company’s biggest step forward in custom chip development. The Xring O1, introduced earlier this year, was based on Cortex-X925. Upgrading to Travis would give Xiaomi an edge in both performance and efficiency, potentially making the new Xring its most powerful chipset to date.
Talking about IPC, it plays a vital role in CPU performance by indicating how many instructions a processor can handle per clock cycle. Higher IPC enables the CPU to complete more tasks at the same frequency or maintain performance with lower power usage, which is especially important for smartphones facing heat and battery constraints.
Arm traditionally reveals its new CPU and GPU IP around May or June. This year’s reported September announcement for Travis would be unusually late, but could reflect a strategic shift or extended development cycle.
If Xiaomi’s next chip does integrate the Travis core, it could help the company compete more directly with flagship chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek, and signal Xiaomi’s growing ambitions in semiconductor design.
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