Huawei is still a couple of generations behind in terms of performance (on its smartphones) after losing access to its primary chip supplier, TSMC. The brand turned to China’s SMIC for its latest Kirin chipset due to the US restrictions. But news hints at the next gen flagships getting faster thanks to improvements in chip tech.
Huawei’s Mate 80 Series Gets Faster
The latest news arrives from known tipster Digital Chat Station, who claims that the next gen Kirin 9030 SoC will get a performance upgrade of around 20 percent. To recall, the current Huawei flagship is the Pura 80 lineup, which features the Kirin 9020 chipset. In other words, the newer Huawei Mate 80 series models like the Mate 80 and Mate 80 RS Ultimate edition will likely pack this newer and faster processor.
While initial rumors had hinted at the upcoming Kirin processors being based on the 5nm process, the latest leak hints otherwise. Since China’s biggest foundry (SMIC) does not have the equipment for the more advanced processing node, it might be working with Huawei for multi-patterning techniques. This is basically a process where SMIC puts a silicon wafer through multiple etching processes to capture the correct transistor density and features.
Based on what we know so far, Huawei might build the Mate 80 series with a mini cooling fan without compromising on the devices’ waterproofing. The premium Mate 80 RS model is expected to get a dual-layer OLED and titanium frame, while the lineup in general is expected with a major camera upgrade, including a new SmartSens sensor.
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