UNISOC

What UNISOC does

UNISOC is a China-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2001 that designs mobile system-on-chips (SoCs) and 5G connectivity solutions for smartphones, industrial IoT, and automotive electronics. Its core product portfolio includes the T7250 (entry-level 4G), T8200 (mid-range 5G with on-device AI), and T8300 (budget 5G with AnTuTu scores above 720,000 and 28% improved energy efficiency) mobile SoCs, plus the V527 5G RedCap chipset launched in 2026 for industrial IoT applications. The company supplies chipsets as an OEM/embedded partner to smartphone brands including Xiaomi/Redmi, HMD, Itel, and Nubia (a ZTE sub-brand), targeting price-sensitive mass-market consumers in India, China, Japan, and other emerging markets with 4G and 5G devices priced in the sub-$150 range.

UNISOC generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales of chipsets and SoCs to OEMs, with quote-based pricing negotiated directly with manufacturers and no publicly disclosed pricing. Its go-to-market is entirely OEM-embedded: chipsets are integrated into end-customer devices rather than sold under the UNISOC brand. The company has expanded beyond smartphones into two new verticals: industrial IoT, where the V527 chipset targets the projected 80 million unit / US$690 million 5G RedCap module market by 2029, and automotive electronics, where a May 2023 strategic partnership with BAIC Group and Tsinghua Unigroup covers smart cockpits, autonomous driving, and vehicle-cloud ecosystems.

The business is privately held, headquartered in Beijing (with significant Shanghai operations), employs 5,001-10,000 people, and has raised approximately US$2.1 billion+ in cumulative funding across multiple rounds, with the largest 2024 tranches (~US$1 billion combined) led by state-aligned Chinese financial institutions including BOCOM International, CITIC Securities, Guotai Junan, ICBC International, Hony Capital, and PICC Capital. UNISOC's founder Ping Wu serves as Chairman, President, and CEO. The company is positioned within Tsinghua Unigroup's domestic semiconductor strategy and has historically pursued technology acquisitions (Quorum Systems in 2007, Telegent Systems in 2011) to consolidate IP.

Name

UNISOC

Legal name

UNISOC

Website

https://unisoc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

UNISOC is a China-based fabless semiconductor company designing mobile SoCs and 5G chipsets for budget smartphones (Xiaomi/Redmi, HMD, Itel, Nubia), industrial IoT (V527 RedCap), and automotive smart-cockpit applications, with cumulative funding of roughly US$2.1 billion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Semiconductors

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS) (HDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

System-on-Chip (SoC) Platforms (Mobile/Consumer/Embedded) (HDAHAJAC), Mobile Chipsets & Modems (Smartphone SoCs, Baseband) (CRACALAC)

Keywords

• Mobile chipset design
• 5G semiconductor chips
• System on chip
• IoT connectivity solutions
• Wireless communication processors

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Semiconductor/Chipset Sales: UNISOC generates revenue through the sale of semiconductor chipsets and SoCs to smartphone manufacturers and IoT device makers. The company develops and sells mobile processors and 5G connectivity solutions as hardware products.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

UNISOC designs and sells mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) processors and 5G connectivity chipsets for smartphones and industrial IoT devices. Its portfolio includes 4G/LTE chipsets (T7250) and 5G chipsets (T8200, T8300) powering budget to mid-range smartphones for OEMs such as Xiaomi, HMD, Itel, and Nubia, plus the V527 5G RedCap chipset targeting industrial IoT and automotive smart-cockpit applications.

Product overview

UNISOC is a China-based semiconductor company specializing in mobile processors, 5G chipsets, and AI semiconductors. The product portfolio includes mobile SoCs (T8200, T7250, T8300) powering budget to mid-range smartphones from brands like Xiaomi, HMD, Itel, and Nubia, as well as the V527 5G RedCap chipset targeting industrial IoT applications. UNISOC is recognized among the top 10 AI chip companies globally. The company also participates in strategic partnerships for automotive smart cockpit solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• V527 5G RedCap Chipset A 5G RedCap chipset designed for industrial IoT applications, supporting global spectrum bands, high-speed data transfer, and featuring security and energy-efficiency improvements tailored for industrial environments. Sold to industrial IoT device manufacturers.
• UNISOC T8200 Processor An octa-core mobile SoC powering 5G smartphones with AI capabilities, energy efficiency for entry-level devices, and support for high-refresh-rate displays. Sold to smartphone OEMs.
• UNISOC T7250 Chipset An octa-core entry-level 4G LTE mobile chipset designed for budget smartphones, featuring support for 120Hz displays and dual cameras. Sold to smartphone OEMs such as Xiaomi (Redmi) and Itel.
• UNISOC T8300 SoC A 5G mobile SoC powering mid-range smartphones with AI features, 120Hz displays, large batteries (e.g., 6300mAh), 32MP AI dual-camera systems, and Google Gemini AI assistant integration. Sold to smartphone OEMs including Xiaomi.

Quantifiable outcome

• T8300 AnTuTu score exceeding 720,000 with 28% energy efficiency improvement
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BAIC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2023BAIC Group and Tsinghua Unigroup (parent of UNISOC) signed a strategic partnership agreement in Munich on May 18, 2023, to collaborate across five key areas: automotive-grade chips, smart cockpits, autonomous driving, industrial investment, and vehicle-cloud ecosystems. A smart cockpit all-in-one project was signed between BAIC Research General Institute, UNISOC, and Unisplendour Smart Travel, along with an investment framework between BAIC Industrial Investment and Unisplendour OT to support Beijing's bid to build a world-class innovation hub for smart vehicles and semiconductors.
• Tsinghua UnigroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2023UNISOC is a subsidiary of Tsinghua Unigroup, which forms the core of China's semiconductor industry strategy. Tsinghua Unigroup coordinates semiconductor development including memory, CPUs, and communication chips through subsidiaries including UNISOC.
• BAIC Industrial InvestmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2023BAIC Industrial Investment signed an investment framework with Unisplendour OT as part of the broader BAIC-Tsinghua Unigroup partnership, supporting Beijing's bid to build a world-class innovation hub for smart vehicles and semiconductors.
• Unisplendour Smart TravelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2023Unisplendour Smart Travel collaborated with BAIC Research General Institute and UNISOC on a smart cockpit all-in-one project as part of the strategic partnership to develop automotive-grade chips and smart vehicle technologies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MediaTek: Taiwan-based fabless designer of mobile SoCs and 5G modems, directly competing with UNISOC in the budget and mid-range smartphone chipset segment via Helio and Dimensity lines. Most directly comparable on business model, customer base, and product category.
• HiSilicon (Huawei): Huawei's internal fabless chip design arm producing Kirin mobile SoCs and Balong modems. Most direct Chinese-domestic peer to UNISOC, competing in mobile and adjacent connectivity silicon with similar domestic supply chain advantages.
• UNISOC's Spreadtrum brand legacy: Spreadtrum was merged into UNISOC but historically was its direct predecessor in the Chinese feature phone and budget smartphone chipset market, sharing the same customer base and product positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Qualcomm: Dominant US-based fabless designer of premium and mid-range mobile SoCs (Snapdragon) and 5G modems. Competes with UNISOC across the full mobile chipset stack and is also listed alongside UNISOC in the top 10 global AI chip companies.
• Samsung LSI: Samsung's system LSI business designs Exynos mobile SoCs and 5G modems. Operates as a broader incumbent in the same mobile SoC category as UNISOC, with vertically integrated foundry and modem IP.

Emerging players

• Allwinner Technology: China-based fabless designer of application processors for IoT, smart home, and entry-level tablets. Comparable to UNISOC in fabless Chinese SoC positioning but focused on non-mobile IoT applications rather than cellular-connected devices.
• Rockchip (Fuzhou Rockchip): Chinese fabless designer of SoCs for tablets, AIoT, and edge computing applications. Comparable as a domestic Chinese fabless peer competing in adjacent SoC markets with similar cost-driven go-to-market.
• Sequans Communications: France-based fabless designer specializing in 5G/4G cellular IoT chipsets including RedCap solutions. Directly comparable to UNISOC's V527 RedCap push into industrial IoT connectivity.
• Nordic Semiconductor: Norway-based fabless designer of low-power wireless SoCs for IoT applications. Comparable to UNISOC in IoT-focused SoC design targeting industrial and consumer connected device use cases.
• JLQ Technology: China-based joint venture between Leadcore and Qualcomm focused on mid-range mobile SoCs. Emerging domestic Chinese competitor in the same budget-to-mid-range mobile chipset segment as UNISOC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unisoctech
• Facebookfacebook.com/UNISOCTechnologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unisoctechnologies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors20 records

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M&A2 records

Investments1 record

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