In the comment section of a certain topic, a comment about “Mate70” appeared, stating “device testing.” This indicates that Huawei has started testing the Mate70. It also implies that the next-generation Kirin processor for this phone (reportedly to be named Kirin 9100) has entered mass production.
Due to the lag in process technology, both the Kirin 9010 and Kirin 9000S have fallen significantly behind competitors. However, with software optimization, Huawei has still managed to deliver a phone experience that is close to the competition.
Reports suggest that the Kirin 9100 will use a 5nm process technology. If this is true, the Kirin 9100 is expected to reach the level of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, or even Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Combined with the HarmonyOS, it is very likely that the user experience will match that of its competitors!
The concern is not about the Kirin processors lagging behind, but about the inability to iterate and upgrade. In the context of process technology approaching physical limits, although China’s current process technology still lags behind, with continuous product and process upgrades, it could catch up eventually!