NXP provides highly integrated aggregated eSIM solution for Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T

NXP's SN110 eSIM family combines eSIM, NFC and secure element into a highly integrated single-chip eSIM solution

Shanghai, China – May 10, 2022 – NXP Semiconductors NV (NXP) announced that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T smartphone uses NXP’s SN110 aggregated eSIM solution. The SN110 series is a highly integrated aggregated eSIM solution that provides GSMA-certified eSIM functionality for consumer electronics for cellular connectivity and enables advanced features such as secure mobile bus ticketing, mobile payment, and smart access control through integrated NFC and embedded secure elements. The single-chip solution features an ultra-small form factor that minimizes power consumption while making it easier for device manufacturers such as Xiaomi to provide consumers with remote SIM provisioning and remote over-the-air update services through SIM subscription services from multiple mobile network operators (MNOs) on the same device.

Product Importance

Aggregated eSIM solutions offer many advantages over traditional SIM cards, providing consumers with the ability to use multiple profiles on a single device without having to carry multiple devices or switch SIM cards when traveling internationally. In addition, device manufacturers can more easily expand sales to countries or regions that use different mobile network operators.

More details

SN110 provides high-level security availability, including CC EAL6+ security certification in compliance with GSMA CC protection profile, GP (Global platform) and GSMA certification scheme. It has been tested against all major mobile network operators around the world to ensure compatibility, providing a seamless user experience for consumers, device manufacturers and mobile network operators.

“The converged SN110 integrates eSIM and secure NFC into a single solution, combining security and performance while reducing power consumption, saving cost and space,” said Charles Dachs, senior vice president and general manager of secure embedded transactions at NXP. “Our solution provides devices with the security credentials they need to enable multiple connected services on demand, ensuring a seamless, secure and smart connected experience for end users.”

Wang Shihao, General Manager of Xiaomi East Asia, said: "eSIM solutions combine cellular connectivity with other technologies, including NFC, to enable new usage scenarios and improve user experience. Whether it is creating new ways to provide secure digital services or deploying more secure platform services, eSIM solutions can help improve consumers' experience with smartphones."

The SN110 used in the Redmi Note 10T device also supports Japan’s local contactless protocol FeliCaTM. This helps ensure the best user experience for consumers and local mobile network operators. Supporting this protocol along with eSIM and NFC also helps Xiaomi and other device manufacturers simplify the development of smartphones sold in different regions.