96: Parking Lot Storm

"The snapdragon 800 we are using has a 40% performance increase over the snapdragon 600 in the Mi 2s, which was the world's fastest Mi Phone six months ago. Furthermore, we are using the 8974AB, the most powerful overall performer on the snapdragon 800 platform!"

In addition to the processor changes, this mi 3 also features a 3050mAh battery inside.

Last month, Lei Jun's first reaction upon seeing the Red Star Yangtze River Battery was to procure it. Because even after optimizing for the tegra4 for so long, its power consumption performance still hadn't reached a satisfactory level.

Since the processor couldn't be optimized further, increasing the battery size achieved the same goal. Using the Yangtze River Battery, a 3050mAh battery of the same volume could be made into over 5000mAh. However, Lei Jun, who had been busy with new products recently, hadn't had time to contact Red Star yet.

Moreover, the teardown by that Number One in the Phone Circle gave Lei Jun a different idea. Since the heat from the phone processor accumulates and leads to poor power performance, using copper pipe heat dissipation to conduct the heat out might be a good solution.

However, the mi 3 had already been finalized and couldn't be modified. Furthermore, the price of this heat dissipation module was something Lei Jun couldn't accept. He had already instructed the xiaomi note team to modify their design, hoping to include this heat dissipation module.

Other aspects of the mi 3 could only be described as mediocre: a 12-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

According to Lei Jun's comparison, the overall hardware data was quite impressive.

Compared to the specifications, many users were actually more concerned about the price of the mi 3.

Would it stay at 1999 or move upmarket?

Looking at the current phone specifications, the upgrade from the Mi 2s was massive. Especially considering the parameters of that 72-core tegra4 processor, it could be said to completely crush a multitude of phone processors.

Including Red Star's soc.

"With such fierce performance, what is the price of this phone?"

As soon as Lei Jun finished speaking, shouts of "1999" rose from the audience one after another.

"1999!"

"1999!"

Chen Chen waved his arms and shouted "999!", drawing sideways glances from everyone.

On stage, Lei Jun and the nearby mi fans heard Chen Chen's shout, and then, as if joining in the fun, they started shouting along with Chen Chen.

"999!"

Shouts of "999!" drowned out the "1999" cries, and Chen Chen showed a triumphant smile.

Asking Chen Chen how to call it from the stage...

What Chen Chen calls for is 999!

"The one shouting 999 down there is definitely here to cause trouble."

"I believe everyone on Earth knows that our mi 3 generation is still 1999!"

Immediately, applause and cheers intertwined at the launch event: "The mi 3 is awesome!" "President Lei is incredible!"

As Lei Jun pressed the clicker in his hand, the price of the mi 3 appeared on the stage display.

2+16 1999

3+32 2499

"Next Friday at 10:00 AM, sales will start on time on the Xiaomi Mall App and the Xiaomi Official Website!"

Just as the mi fans hoped, the price remained at 1999.

With the announcement of the price, the mi 3 launch event came to an end.

After the launch event, Chen Chen exchanged a few more pleasantries with Lei Jun backstage before walking toward the parking lot. Accompanied by his driver, Zhao Yunlei, he arrived at the parking lot only to find two people standing next to his maybach.

Getting closer, he saw it was Yu Chengbei leading Zhao Ming, waiting for him.

"President Yu, Manager Zhao, what brings you here?"

Chen Chen was very puzzled as to why these two were waiting for him.

A parking lot drama?

He had long heard that these big shots had a habit of discussing business in parking lots, and seeing it today, it truly lived up to its reputation.

"President Chen, it's not easy to meet a busy man like you. Today, I just wanted to set a time to see if we could discuss cooperation between our two companies' mobile businesses."

Yu Chengbei spoke first.

"Business cooperation?"

Yu Chengbei's words made Chen Chen even more confused. The biggest cooperation between Red Star and Huawei was the cross-licensing of 4G patents; they had almost no other business dealings, especially since they were now competitors. Chen Chen really couldn't think of any possible cooperation.

"It's like this, President Chen. Regarding your Red Star's Yangtze River Battery, I hope to procure a batch. The quantity doesn't need to be too large—just about 2 million units."

"Over 2 million units?!"

Chen Chen was nearly choked by Zhao Ming's words. Damn, it's hard enough for me to supply myself. The red star 3rd generation has been delayed precisely because the battery production capacity can't keep up, and you just open your mouth and ask for over 2 million units? Do you really think these batteries are like cabbages that just grow once you plant them?

Seeing that Yu Chengbei didn't speak, Chen Chen knew this was definitely his idea, but he still spoke up to refuse the procurement.

First of all, Red Star relied on the two core selling points of large batteries and fast charging to take on the world. Supplying them to you would be like cutting off his own leg, wouldn't it?

"President Yu, Manager Zhao, I'm truly sorry. Our Cell Factory's production capacity is currently struggling to even meet Red Star's needs. As for external sales, I don't have that plan yet."

"Then we won't disturb President Chen any further. If there's a chance, let's sit down and chat. We should cooperate more."

Originally, Yu Chengbei had just been trying his luck; otherwise, he wouldn't have had Zhao Ming ask to see if Chen Chen would budge. Seeing that there was no possibility of cooperative procurement, he didn't persist and turned to leave.

On the way back, Zhao Ming couldn't help but ask Yu Chengbei while driving.

"President Yu, do you think Chen Chen doesn't want to sell the Yangtze River Battery externally, or does he really lack production capacity?"

"I'm afraid it's both. I checked their Yangtze River New Energy Company; this factory wasn't originally a large-scale one, which is why it was fully acquired by Red Star."},{