Xiaomi’s 2026 Companies: A Complete List of Ecosystem Brands

Xiaomi’s ecosystem is not just a smartphone maker, but a tech empire that embraces smart electronics, wearables, appliances, and even electric cars. Many users are surprised to learn that Mi has dozens of brands, each specializing in its own segment. But how do you figure out which companies are actually owned by Xiaomi and which are simply cooperating with it? In this article, we will examine the structure of the holding, reveal little-known facts about its subsidiaries and show how this ecosystem affects your choice of technology.

The difficulty is that Xiaomi often acts as an investor or strategic partner rather than as a direct owner. POCO It is formally independent but fully controlled by its parent company, and Black Shark is a separate story with a unique business model. We will analyze legal nuances, financial ties and market strategies to help you understand exactly which companies are part of the Xiaomi family and why it matters to the consumer.

Some brands may not be familiar to you — their products are not sold in Russia or Europe, but they play a key role in Xiaomi’s global strategy, ZMI Yeelight is not well known to a wide audience, but their devices are integrated into the Mi Home ecosystem and work with the Mi Mesh protocol?

1.Official subsidiaries of Xiaomi: full list of 2026

To start with, the most obvious is that companies that are directly owned and operated by Xiaomi Corporation, which often share technology platforms, suppliers, and even design solutions, and here is the current list for 2026:

• 📱 Redmi is a budget division that produces smartphones, laptops and accessories.Formally exists as a separate brand since 2019, but is fully controlled by Xiaomi.
• 🎮 Black Shark is a gaming line specializing in smartphones for gamers and peripherals, acquired by Xiaomi in 2021 after bankruptcy.
• 💡 Yeelight is a manufacturer of smart lighting (lamps, LED tapes, ceiling lights) fully absorbed by Xiaomi in 2022.
• 🔋 ZMI — Powerbank, charger and battery brand operating under the auspices of Xiaomi since 2015.
• 🏠 Mi Home (not to be confused with the application!) – a line of smart home devices (sensors, outlets, cameras), produced directly by Xiaomi.
• 🚗 Xiaomi EV — Automobile division that launched sales of electric car SU7 In 2026, it's totally financially dependent on the parent company.

It is important to understand that even “independent” brands are not POCO or Huami (the maker of Amazfit) is closely linked to Xiaomi through cross-ownership of shares, common patent agreements and production facilities, POCO F6 Pro is technically identical to Redmi K70 Pro, but sold under a different brand for different markets.

⚠️ Note: The Mi brand (e.g. Mi 11) is gradually being replaced by Xiaomi (e.g. Xiaomi 13) from 2021, not a separation of companies, but a rebranding of the premium smartphone lineup.

Fun fact: Xiaomi owns stakes in more than 300 companies through its venture capital fund Xiaomi EcoChain. However, not all of them are advertised as part of the ecosystem. For example, few people know that Xiaomi has invested in Roborock (robot vacuum cleaners) and Viomi (smart kitchen appliances), but these brands are positioning themselves as independent.

2. POCO: Independent brand or part of Xiaomi?

History POCO — One of the most confusing in the Xiaomi ecosystem, the brand was created in 2018 as a sub-brand for "ultra-budget flagships" (like the legendary Xiaomi brand). POCO F1). But in 2020, POCO He declared independence, which caused a lot of rumors.

Actually,

• 📊 Legally POCO Xiaomi is 100% owned by Poco Technology Co., Ltd..
• 🔄 Technically, all devices POCO Developed on the basis of the platforms of Redmi or Xiaomi (for example, POCO X6 Pro = redmi K70E).
• 🌍 Marketplace. POCO It is positioned as a global brand (unlike Redmi, which is more represented in Asia).

Why doesn't Xiaomi advertise this ownership: POCO It should look like an “alternative” to the mainstream brand to attract an audience that doesn’t trust Xiaomi (e.g., because of past issues with the company’s business). MIUI). This is a classic multi-brand strategy where one company manages multiple competing brands.

⚠️ Note: If you see a smartphone POCO And if you have a price tag that's lower than the Redmi, it doesn't mean it's worse, and often it's just the firmware and the body design, POCO F5 Redmi Note 12 Turbo has the same hardware platform.

Lifehack: Before buying the device POCO Always check out its twin from Redmi or Xiaomi — sometimes the price difference is as high as 30% for identical features. Use comparison services like gsmarena.com or kimovil.com, typing the model into a code search (e.g., search engine, 23049PCD8G for POCO F5).

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To find out the "native" model POCO, Look for it in the certification database. FCC or TENAA down IMEI. Often the documents indicate the original name of the device from Redmi/Xiaomi.

3.Black Shark: A game unit with a dark past

Black Shark is the only brand in Xiaomi’s ecosystem that was not originally owned by the company.It was founded in 2017 as a joint project between Tencent and smartphone maker Smartisan.However, after bankruptcy in 2021, Xiaomi bought all of Black Shark’s assets and revived the brand under its management.

Today, Black Shark specializes in:

• 🎮 Gaming smartphones (e.g. Black Shark 6 Pro with physical triggers).
• 🖱️ Peripherals: gamepads (Black Shark FunCooler Pro), headphones (Black Shark JoyBuds), keyboards.
• ☁️ Cloud Gaming (Black Shark Cloud service integrated with Xiaomi Game Center).

The main feature of Black Shark devices is the Sandwich Liquid Cooling cooling system (two-layer liquid circuit) and software optimization for games through Shark Space. Interestingly, after the acquisition, Xiaomi transferred some of the Black Shark technologies to its flagships - for example, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra cooling system was developed by the same engineers.

But there are pitfalls:

Critical information: From 2026, Black Shark officially stops making smartphones, focusing on edge and cloud gaming.The latest models (Black Shark 6) no longer receive hardware support.

4. Huami (Amazfit): Wearable electronics under Xiaomi control

Huami is a separate public company (traded on the NYSE ticker-tick HMI), But Xiaomi owns it. ~It has a 20% stake in the company and vetoes key decisions, and Huami is the manufacturer of smart watches and fitness bracelets under the Amazfit brand, as well as some of the devices in the Mi Band line.

How brands are distributed:

• 🏃 Mi Band (for example, Mi Band 8) – a joint development of Xiaomi and Huami, sold under the brand name Xiaomi.
• ⌚ Amazfit (e.g. Amazfit) GTR 4) – fully branded Huami, but with integration into Mi Fitness.
• 🩺 Xiaomi Watch (for example, Xiaomi Watch) S3) — Huami, but sold as a Xiaomi product.

Why is this important to the customer? Amazfit devices are often cheaper than Xiaomi's, with similar functionality. GTS 4 and Xiaomi Watch S2 They have the same Apollo 4 chip and sensors, but the first one costs 30% less. On the other hand, Mi Band firmware usually gets updates longer than Amazfit.

⚠️ Note: If you use the Mi Band with an iPhone, note that Huami blocks some features (such as notifications from third-party messengers) in the Mi Fitness app for iOS.

Lifehack: To unlock all of the Mi Band's features on your iPhone, use third-party apps like Notify & Fitness or Mi Band Master. They bypass Huami's limitations through reverse-engineering Bluetooth.

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5. Hidden brands of the ecosystem: who you didn't know about

In addition to the well-known names, Xiaomi controls or invests in dozens of companies that are not associated with the brand.

• 🤖 Roborock – manufacturer of robot vacuum cleaners (for example, Roborock) S8 Pro Utra. Xiaomi owns ~15% of the shares and has exclusive rights to sell part of the models under the Mi Robot brand.
• 🍳 Viomi is a smart kitchen appliance (multi-warfare, kettle, hood) owned by Xiaomi 100%, but sold separately.
• 🔊 1More — audio equipment (headphones) 1More Xiaomi invested in the company in 2016 but does not own it fully.
• 🚴 QiCycle – electric bikes and scooters, the brand suspended operations in 2022, but the patent portfolio remained with Xiaomi.
• 📺 Mi TV — TVs that actually make the TCL or Skyworth under a Xiaomi license.

Zmi is an interesting case, and it's marketed as a premium alternative to Xiaomi's powerbank, but it's actually both manufactured in the same factory in Shenzhen. The only difference is the logo and the price: Zmi is more expensive than the price. 20-40%, but has more stringent quality control (e.g. certificate) MIL-STD-810G impact-resistant).

Why is Xiaomi not making these connections public? First, to avoid cannibalizing sales (e.g., Roborock and Mi Robot compete); second, some brands are marketed as “premium” and should not be associated with Xiaomi’s budget reputation.

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If you see a device with the "Mi Ecosystem" logo, it means that it is Xiaomi certified to work with the Mi Home, but not necessarily manufactured by it. For example, Yeelight light bulbs are sold both as a stand-alone brand and as part of the Mi ecosystem.

6. Xiaomi EV: Electric cars as a new frontier

Xiaomi’s Automotive Division EV — The company's most ambitious project in 10 years, founded in 2021 with investments in the company's $10 billion and has already released its first sedan Xiaomi SU7 2026, here's what you need to know:

• 🔋 Technology: SU7 battery-powered CTB (cell-to-body CATL, which is integrated into the body, and the engine capacity of 673 hp (in the version) SU7 Max).
• 🤖 Software: Powered by HyperOS for Car, a Xiaomi firmware modification compatible with the Mi Home ecosystem.
• 💰 Price: The starting version SU7 worth ~$30,000, 40% cheaper than Tesla Model 3 in China.
• 🌍 Markets: So far, only sold in China, but scheduled to enter Europe and Asia in 2026.

Key feature Xiaomi SU7 — integration with other brand devices, for example, you can:

1. Unlock the car with a Xiaomi smartphone through UWB.
2. Manage climate control through voice assistant Xiao AI.
3. Synchronize routes with the Mi Car navigator and Xiaomi Watch smartwatch.

However, there are risks:

• ⚡ Charging: SU7 Supports only the standard 800V, This limits compatibility with European charging stations.
• 🔄 HyperOS for Car Requires Monthly Updates ~1GB, which can be a problem with a weak Internet.
• 🛠️ There are no authorized Xiaomi service centers in Europe yet EV.

Critical information: Xiaomi SU7 It uses the same platform as the electric vehicles of Zeekr (a subsidiary of Geely), which means that parts and some technical solutions are unified, which will make it easier to repair in the future.

7.How to check if Xiaomi owns a company?

If you are in doubt about whether the company is connected to Xiaomi, use this algorithm:

1. Check the logo: On the box or website, look for the words "Mi Ecosystem Compatible" or "Powered by Xiaomi".
2. Check out legal information: The brand’s website often lists shareholders in the “About Us” or “Investors” section.
3. Use the services: 🔍 crunchbase.com – Xiaomi’s investment in startups. 📄 tianyancha.com (Chinese equivalent of OpenCorporates) – to verify the owners of Chinese companies.

Compare the firmware:

HyperOS

MIUI for [Device]

Xiaomi

Example: the Mijia brand (smart scales, electric toothbrushes) is 100% owned by Xiaomi, but sold under a separate name, while Realme, despite sharing roots with Oppo and Xiaomi (all of which grew out of the same name). BBK Electronics is now completely independent.

⚠️ Note: Some sellers on AliExpress or Amazon label products as "Xiaomi" even though they are simply ecosystem compatible. e.g. Eufy cameras work with Mi Home but are owned by Anker Innovations!

Useful tool: The Wappalyzer browser extension can show whether the brand’s website uses Xiaomi infrastructure (e.g. hosting on mi.com or analytics through Xiaomi Ads).

8.The future of the ecosystem: which companies will Xiaomi buy next?

Analysts predict that Xiaomi will continue to expand its empire in three ways:

• 🤖 After the success of CyberDog, Xiaomi may buy out startups like Unitree Robotics (manufacturer of robot quadrupedics).
• 💊 There is already an investment in Infinix (medical gadgets) and Huami, but Xiaomi may enter the market of portable blood tests (like Theranos, but legally).
• ☁️ Cloud services: Mi Cloud's own cloud is inferior to Google Drive and iCloud. The acquisition of a company like Seafile could address this gap.

Xiaomi is reportedly in talks to buy:

• Nothing (brand of Carl Pei, former head of OnePlus) – to strengthen the position in Europe.
• Anker – to monopolize the market of accessories (powerbank, charging).
• DJI (Partially to integrate drones into the Mi Home ecosystem.

But there are risks: EU antitrust regulators are already closely monitoring Xiaomi’s deals, such as the Black Shark purchase only after Xiaomi promised not to limit competition in the gaming smartphone market.

What does this mean for users? 2-3 year-end:

• Closer integration between devices (e.g., control of a robot vacuum cleaner through a smartphone camera).
• The emergence of “hidden” brands for specific markets (as in the case of the “hidden” brands) POCO for India).
• Tighten the policy of updates – Xiaomi will be forced to synchronize the firmware of all subsidiaries.

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If Xiaomi buys Anker, it will lead to a monopoly in the market of chargers: together with Zmi and Baseus, the company will control the system. ~60% of global powerbank sales.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi companies