Huawei Mate 80 Air tipped to use a new Kirin 9030 series chip
Leaked reports suggest Huawei's upcoming Mate 80 Air smartphone will feature a new Kirin 9030 series chip. The device may continue the company's 'dual processor' strategy to optimize performance and power efficiency.
Why it matters
Huawei's continued development of proprietary chips is a key indicator of its strategy to maintain competitiveness despite international trade restrictions.
Rumors and leaks once again started surrounding Huawei Mate 80 Air , and the latest one flowing in says that the new Airy phone could debut with a new Kirin 9030 series chip. If true, it would be a real upgrade over the previous-generation model.
The information is coming from @ SmartPikachu . The tipster said that, in addition to the rumored Nova Air phone, Huawei is also working on the Mate 80 Air.
Per the new leak, Huawei Mate 80 Air will launch in the second half of this year with the same 7-inch screen mold, a quad-curved display, and a new 5G chip .
This new mobile SoC could belong to the Kirin 9030 series family. And looks like we may witness the concept of “dual processors” once again with the top Air phone.
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