Hardware5 dSeptember 16, 2026, 18:22

Huawei Says New Kirin 9050 Pro Chip Uses Zero US Components

Huawei announced the Kirin 9050 Pro chipset, claiming it is completely free of US components, and is already using it in the foldable Mate XT. According to internal Huawei research, transistor density increased by 55% and power consumption in some tasks dropped by 66%, but the data has not been independently verified.

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Kirin 9050 Pro already in tri-fold Mate XT smartphone
Transistor density per mm² increased by 55%
Power consumption in some tasks reduced by up to 66%
Claimed figures have not been independently verified

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