Xiaomi achieves 81% automation at Beijing factory, assembling over 10 million smartphones annually
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Updated · Euronews · Apr 24
Xiaomi achieves 81% automation at Beijing factory, assembling over 10 million smartphones annually
9 articles · Updated · Euronews · Apr 24
The 81,000 sq metre facility employs 220 workers overseeing a 310-metre production line, producing 600 phones per hour with full automation in several key processes.
Advanced real-world testing environments and automated quality checks ensure high standards, supporting Xiaomi’s push into the premium smartphone market with models like the Leica co-engineered 17 Series.
Xiaomi’s Chinese market share rose to 15% in 2025, while its European share increased to 20%, solidifying its third-place global position despite a slight dip in overall global share.
Can Xiaomi's manufacturing might help it conquer the premium market despite its brand's budget-friendly origins?
How does Xiaomi's proprietary factory tech insulate it from escalating global tech and supply chain competition?
With shipments falling 35%, is Xiaomi's pivot to premium phones a winning strategy or a desperate gamble?
In a factory that's 81% automated, what crucial tasks still require irreplaceable human judgment over AI?
Does the Xiaomi 17 Ultra's Leica camera justify its price when its video performance lags behind rivals?
As automation accelerates, how can the manufacturing industry solve its critical shortage of skilled engineers?