A V2EX forum post on November 5 sparked discussion. Researchers conducted a reverse analysis of Xiaomi HyperOS and discovered that the SystemHelper component collects and reports app lists, usage duration, IMEI, SIM card information, and location data to China Unicom servers. They also decrypted reported data for 169 app entries from a test phone.
On November 4, 2026, X user kiraequal performed ADB dynamic forensics and DEX reverse engineering on a locked-bootloader Xiaomi 13 Pro (HyperOS 3.0). They discovered that the system's Security Center contains a built-in anti-fraud database named 'fraud_detection_data.db', where the 'voip_record' table involves silent screen recording logs of QQ and WeChat voice and video calls. [Follow-up · November 4, 2026] On November 4, X user KiraEqual posted after disassembling a Xiaomi 13 Pro running HyperOS 3.0, stating that the pre-installed anti-fraud component can record screens, record audio, and log network call details without triggering any authorization pop-ups. Another researcher verified that on some models, screen recording covers the entire screen, and even after turning off the protection switch, the screenshot time is still recorded.
On October 31, a developer checked a friend's Xiaomi 14 and claimed to have found pre-installed components reporting the application list to Xiaomi and China Unicom servers, and that security components contained code for encrypting and uploading approximately 3-second screen recording clips to the cloud for detection.
On October 25, in Hengyang, Hunan, a Xiaomi SU7 was suspected of hitting a road protrusion, damaging its battery pack and bursting into fierce flames. Firefighters were dispatched to put out the fire, and no official accident report has been released yet.
Before Lei Jun publicly emphasized vehicle safety, a large number of Xiaomi car owners reported suspected faults in the vehicles' intelligent brake boosters, with problems such as brake pedals that could not be pressed down.
On October 21, Lei Jun, founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Group, said at the 2026 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference that without safety, all intelligence, performance, design and innovation lose their meaning; multiple media outlets including Chang'an Jie Zhishi and The Beijing News republished his press release.
According to a Voice of Hope report, Chinese brands such as Chery, Huawei and Xiaomi have been recalled abroad over product quality problems (such as broken axles and brake failures), yet they refuse to admit fault at home. This situation has drawn criticism from Party media, but some "Little Pink" groups have instead defended these brands, even "tearing into Party media," claiming that "national brands" only rip off Chinese people.
Xiaomi's employee count decreased from 56,531 at the end of 2025 to 52,876, a reduction of 3,655 people in half a year; R&D personnel decreased by 500.
The Serious Fraud Investigation Office of India intends to conduct a detailed investigation into Xiaomi's Indian business, focusing on verifying its shareholding structure, fund flows, and compliance with Indian government investment regulations.
Xiaomi announced its 2026 interim results: net profit of 14.2 billion yuan in the first half of the year, and net cash flow from operating activities of 2.05 billion yuan; the report also disclosed that revenue in the second quarter exceeded 100 billion yuan.
Master Kong reported instant noodle business revenue of over 13.7 billion yuan, up 2% year on year; Uni-President reported food business revenue of over 5.6 billion yuan, up 4.7% year on year.
On July 10, 2026, media reported that Xiaomi has been laying off staff in batches since March in divisions such as smartphones and automobiles, with the initial ratio reportedly reaching 30%. Xiaomi responded that there is no large-scale layoff and that it is merely a normal business adjustment.
On the afternoon of June 16, a Xiaomi vehicle disintegrated into two parts on the spot and burst into flames within seconds, sparking public doubts about the quality of domestic automobiles.
On June 13, during a live broadcast at the Yancheng Proving Ground, the Xiaomi YU7 GT, with Lei Jun participating, completed 50 consecutive braking tests from 100 km/h to a standstill. The first stop was 33.69 meters, and the 50th was 34.28 meters, with no significant performance degradation. The video was later dug up by netizens for comparison with Maextro (Zunjie) tests.
In the first quarter of 2026, Xiaomi's revenue was 99.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 10.9%; adjusted net profit was 6.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year drop of 43.1%, effectively being halved.