Lei Jun: I used to think USB wasn't too important, but in the past few years, I've been cursed

Xiaomi mobile phones have always been famous for their strong stacking of materials and high cost-effectiveness. However, in previous generations of Xiaomi flagship phones, Xiaomi has not yet used the USB 3.0 interface. Many Xiaomi users have been deeply concerned about this. Finally, on the Xiaomi 14 series, Xiaomi used the USB3.2Gen2 interface, with a maximum speed of 10Gbps and a theoretical maximum bandwidth increase of 20 times.

On the morning of November 13th, Xiaomi founder, chairman and CEO Lei Jun greeted everyone on Weibo as usual: Good morning! Xiaomi 14Pro10Gbps, currently the fastest USB, how about it? Perhaps everyone's response to this feature is not high, and Lei Jun posted another Weibo saying: I also thought that the frequency of using (USB) was very low and not very important. But in the past few years, it has been cursed by some users. This time, Xiaomi 14Pro used the fastest USB, and it seems that everyone doesn't really care. At the same time, Lei Jun also wore an expression of 'unable to laugh or cry'.

Screenshot of Lei Jun's Weibo account

Netizens said, "I can also be different, but you can't do without it. Lei Jun replied, "If we make products like this, the cost will be very high." Some netizens also expressed "concern," and Lei Jun also gave a response. Another netizen said, 'If the charging cable you bring can support USB 3.0, it would be perfect,' while Lei Jun said, 'There are too few people using it. Buy it yourself.'.

Actually, Xiaomi's scolding doesn't seem unjustified. As a flagship model, of course, it must have all the necessary features, especially in the same period when flagship products all have USB 3.0 features. If the Xiaomi flagship does not have them, users will naturally feel uncomfortable. As for the price, Lei Jun previously posted on Weibo asking netizens how to upgrade Xiaomi to the next generation. Some netizens left a message in the comment section saying, 'It's more expensive.'. It seems that Rice noodles doesn't mind if the flagship of Xiaomi is several hundred yuan more expensive.

Lei Jun also replied to the netizen that the starting price will definitely increase, and we will strive to improve the product features and experience.