Xiaomi’s future products they will not arrive under the brand «My», as confirmed by the company. The Chinese firm has been launching smartphones, home devices and others since its inception gadgets with this nomenclature, which currently serves to distinguish its flagship devices from other models. In China, the manufacturer already offers its smartphones and products without this brand.
The main reason for this decision is due to Xiaomi’s huge expansion in recent months. The company wants consumers to associate their products and smartphones with the «Xiaomi» brand, and not for “My.” Therefore, future mobiles, smart products or accessories will simply be called “Xiaomi” and the corresponding version number – for example, Xiaomi 12. In fact, the Xiaomi Mix 4, its latest flagship, has been the first model to eliminate this nomenclature.
Starting from the third quarter of 2021, the Xiaomi product series “Me” will be renamed «Xiaomi». This change will unify our global brand presence and close the perception gap between the brand and its products.
Xiaomi comments in a statement to XDA.
The Chinese firm will keep Poco and Redmi brands, which serve to differentiate two ranges of smartphones completely different from the so-called “Mi” series. Poco phones are characterized by being powerful smartphones at a reduced price, while the Xiaomi Redmi catalog is made up of mid-range and entry phones with balanced specifications regarding the price of each model.
Xiaomi will keep the “Mi” brand on current smartphones
The current models, in addition, they will keep the last name “Mi” to avoid confusion. The word “My” will also continue to be present in the firm’s logo, which was recently modified by Japanese designer Kenya Hara. “Mi” refers to the last two words of the name “Xiaomi”, and is an acronym for “Mobile Internet”, although the CEO of the company has also associated this word with different meanings.
Many Android manufacturers they maintain brands for their different ranges. Oppo, for example, lists its flagships under the “Find” nomenclature, while Samsung’s smartphones are marketed under the “Galaxy” name. OnePlusInstead, it is one of the few manufacturers that does not include a brand in its high-end models.