Date:30/03/21
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi’s president Wang Xiang said on Wednesday that the global chip shortage was increasing the company’s costs and implied that in some cases the prices of its products might rise as a result.
“We will continue to optimize the costs of our hardware devices, that’s for sure,” he said during the company’s fourth quarter earnings call.
“To be honest, we will do our best to offer the best price we can to consumers. But sometimes, we may have to pass part of the cost increase to the consumer in different cases.”
A shortage in computer chips has rocked the electronics industry since late last year, as factors such as COVID-19, sanctions against key Chinese technology companies, and poor anticipation of demand all converged to upend the semiconductor supply chain.
While originally concentrated in the automotive industry, the shortage has expanded to affect all types of chips in a range of hardware products, including smartphones.
Qualcomm Inc, a key supplier to Xiaomi, is struggling to meet orders for major smartphone brands, Reuters reported earlier this month
“We are feeling pressure, but we are looking okay,” Wang added, speaking to investors.
The company reported a year-on-year revenue increase of 24.8% in the fourth quarter, hitting 70.5 billion yuan ($10.8 billion), while adjusted net profit rose 36.7% to 3.2 billion yuan.
Xiaomi president says chip shortage has increased costs, may pass on to consumers
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi’s president Wang Xiang said on Wednesday that the global chip shortage was increasing the company’s costs and implied that in some cases the prices of its products might rise as a result.“We will continue to optimize the costs of our hardware devices, that’s for sure,” he said during the company’s fourth quarter earnings call.
“To be honest, we will do our best to offer the best price we can to consumers. But sometimes, we may have to pass part of the cost increase to the consumer in different cases.”
A shortage in computer chips has rocked the electronics industry since late last year, as factors such as COVID-19, sanctions against key Chinese technology companies, and poor anticipation of demand all converged to upend the semiconductor supply chain.
While originally concentrated in the automotive industry, the shortage has expanded to affect all types of chips in a range of hardware products, including smartphones.
Qualcomm Inc, a key supplier to Xiaomi, is struggling to meet orders for major smartphone brands, Reuters reported earlier this month
“We are feeling pressure, but we are looking okay,” Wang added, speaking to investors.
The company reported a year-on-year revenue increase of 24.8% in the fourth quarter, hitting 70.5 billion yuan ($10.8 billion), while adjusted net profit rose 36.7% to 3.2 billion yuan.
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