Huawei's Kirin 9030 May Lift Mate 80's Power by 20%
The Huawei Mate 80 line, set to launch in late 2025, might pack a new Kirin 9030 chip. A tip from Weibo user 'Guo, Jing' points to this fresh chip bringing a strong 20 percent boost in speed, though many details remain fuzzy.
The 20 Percent Power Boost Question
The talk of a 20 percent speed increase is vague. The source doesn’t clear up where this boost comes from, leaving us with two thoughts:
- Is the 20% jump from the last Kirin 9020
- Or is it up from the older Kirin 9010
Knowing this is key to get the true scale of the Kirin 9030's step forward.
Making Chips and the 7nm Hurdle
Big doubts hang over how the Kirin 9030 is made. Huawei and its partner SMIC have hit snags in making chips with a 5nm method due to lack of special EUV tools. Poor results with the 5nm size mean it's too costly to use right now for mass making.
With these bumps in the road, it's mostly thought that the Kirin 9030 will stick with the 7nm method, like past chips. If Huawei gets a 20 percent jump in speed while staying with the same tech, it shows good progress in the chip’s build and design.
What This Means for the Mate 80
Even if the Kirin 9030 stays at 7nm and doesn't reach the speed of other global chips, the Mate 80 series is still expected to sell well. The talked-about speed lift, no matter the tech behind it, will catch eyes when the new top-end line comes out.