Emir BardakçıThe company is said to be polishing a new high-end notebook, another fresh move in the premium PC strategy for the brand. According to information provided by famous Chinese blogger Digital Chat Station, the device is already in an advanced stage of polishing, with the tentative release window set for the first half of next year. Discussions among industry observers strongly suggest this model will fall under Xiaomi and not REDMI, further cementing its positioning as a flagship within the company’s broader ecosystem, which also includes products such as the Xiaomi Pad lineup and premium Xiaomi laptops.
Xiaomi’s Return to the Premium Laptop Segment
Historically, Xiaomi’s portfolio of laptops balances performance and value, whereas REDMI focuses on mass-market and cost-effective notebooks. This upcoming model seems to form a deliberate shift back toward the high-end segment under the Xiaomi brand. Early commentary has suggested that pricing will reflect the premium positioning of this particular device, especially as prices of memory and components continue to rise, which is affecting the global PC industry.
The strategic move aligns with Xiaomi’s long-term hardware roadmap, where premium devices are designed to fit tight in with HyperOS and Xiaomi HyperConnect for a seamless cross-device experience across phones, tablets, and smart accessories.
What We Know About Development Progress
While official specs are still not available, from his responses, it would appear that the laptop is well beyond the concept stage and is already in refinement. This would typically include nailing down industrial design, internal layout, and performance tuning. Such a stage would typically precede mass production planning as well, in support of reports of its manufacturing possibly starting in early 2026.
Other product categories were also discussed during community discussions, which include foldable-screen devices. The same source noted that the projects for foldable display are likewise in development and would arrive later, meaning Xiaomi is putting more focus on the premium laptop first.
Context From Xiaomi Executives
This report is in line with what was said earlier by the chiefs of Xiaomi. At the end of 2024, Wang Hua, General Manager of the Xiaomi Group Public Relations Department, when answering questions concerning Xiaomi-branded notebooks, stated that once REDMI had finally settled down in the notebook market, the company would revisit Xiaomi laptops. As things stand, conditions are now ripe for Xiaomi to attempt re-entry into the premium space, considering how REDMI now has a mature lineup.
Market Positioning and Expectations
- A high-end Xiaomi laptop positioning, rather than a budget model
- Likely to feature top-shelf materials and flagship-level performance
This is expected to integrate deeply with HyperOS and Xiaomi’s ecosystem. With Xiaomi continuing to branch out beyond just smartphones, this laptop could potentially become a central plank in its premium hardware strategy-particularly for those looking to move seamlessly across devices from Xiaomi.
