Two distinct meanings share the same characters. Context is usually obvious — 小米粥 is millet porridge, 小米手机 is a Xiaomi phone. The brand name was chosen because millet was a staple grain, evoking accessibility.
Chinese electronics company founded in 2010 by Lei Jun. Known for affordable smartphones, then expanded into smart home (the Mi Home ecosystem), wearables, and more recently electric vehicles (SU7). One of the world's top smartphone shippers by volume.
