[News] Huawei Reportedly to Launch Kirin 9100 with Superior Performance to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

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According to a report from Wccftech, Huawei’s Kirin 9100 processor is scheduled to be unveiled later this year, rumored to be manufactured using SMIC’s 5nm process. Its performance is reported to surpass that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and it will be featured in the entire Mate 70 series of smartphones.

The same report cited industry sources, suggesting that SMIC has successfully produced 5nm chips using DUV lithography instead of EUV, which is typically required for 5nm production. The high cost and low yield of DUV make it a challenging feat for most manufacturers. Fortunately, this breakthrough could help Huawei narrow the performance gap in its processors.

Reportedly, the Kirin 9100 is rumored to outperform the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 overall and offer interface smoothness comparable to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Huawei’s software optimization is anticipated to contribute significantly, as the company plans to launch HarmonyOS NEXT this year, completely moving away from the Google Android framework.

The report notd that switching to HarmonyOS NEXT has advantages, including memory usage that is three times more efficient than Android, and stringent resource consumption management. The new system can also be installed on older Huawei smartphones with previous-generation Kirin processors. Thanks to the 5nm process, the Kirin 9100 will also have improved energy efficiency. However, the actual performance will need to be verified once Huawei releases more detailed information.

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