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Huawei allegedly preps 5nm Kirin chip upgrade for future smartphones
A new leak suggests that Huawei is planning a 5nm Kirin 5G upgrade for future flagship smartphones. The company is looking forward to boosting its chipset performance for the upcoming devices. But the time to witness this change is unclear.
Weibo tipster @SmartChipConsultant revealed that Huawei could use an improved and better N+2 Kirin 5G chip technology for its upcoming smartphones.
On the flip side, the tipster revealed that a 5nm processor is underway, but will not enter commercial use, at least this year. Perhaps Huawei might introduce a 5nm Kirin 5G chip for its flagship smartphones by the end of 2026.
N+2 typically refers to a newer generation of a chip with improvements in performance and the device’s efficiency. It signifies advancements in chip technology.
It reflects the nanosheet transistors used in a chipset. The N+2 chip is said to consume less power while offering top-of-the-line performance. It also contributes to the battery life of a device, offers faster processing speeds, and reduces latency.
Kirin 9010 and successors use SMIC N+2 7nm process. It is an enhanced version of the 7nm processor with increased density and more seamless performance.
Huawei allegedly preps 5nm Kirin chip upgrade for future smartphones (Image Credits: Weibo)
The company has used the same chip tech for the Mate 70 Pro+ handset and may continue it this year as well. Although the latest leak hints that we may find a major Kirin 5G chip upgrade in terms of tech and performance, soon.
Note that Huawei is still struggling with the lack of advanced chip-making tools like EUV machines. Hence, the opportune moment for a robust chip is pretty uncertain.
The tipster didn’t mention any other details on this matter. However, the company has been in rumors for a 5nm smartphone chip for a long time. A recent report suggested that the OEM is using a 5nm Kirin X90 chip for its HarmonyOS PCs.
