Following the release of Xiaomi YU7, online discussions erupted regarding its use of a consumer-grade Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 as its cockpit chip, juxtaposed against the automotive-grade craftsmanship of its tissue box. Netizens quipped, "The box outlives the person," humorously pointing out the discrepancy in durability between the automotive-grade tissue box and the consumer-grade chip. Notably, Xiaomi YU7 is not alone in its decision to incorporate non-automotive-grade chips; Tesla and other automakers have paved the way before them. However, Tesla's large-scale recall stemming from overheating and chip failures has cast a shadow of doubt over the safety of employing consumer-grade chips in vehicles.

While Xiaomi asserts that the chip has obtained automotive-grade certification, the distinctions between consumer-grade and automotive-grade chips in terms of technical standards, operating environments, and intended applications remain substantial. These differences underscore the paramount importance of ensuring the safety and reliability of such components in the automotive context.