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Kirin is Huawei's in-house line of system-on-chip (SoC) processors, primarily developed by its subsidiary HiSilicon for smartphones and, more recently, rumored for personal computers. After facing significant challenges due to US trade restrictions, Kirin chips are making a notable comeback in Huawei's latest devices, signaling the company's push for greater self-reliance in core technology.

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What is the latest news about a Kirin chip for PCs?

According to an October 2024 report, Huawei is developing an ARM-based Kirin PC chip, but its launch has been delayed from late 2024 to Q1 2025. The chip is rumored to rival Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and Apple's M3 processors and may adopt a unified architecture similar to Apple's M-Series. It is expected to debut in a future Huawei MateBook laptop running HarmonyOS.

Are Kirin chips returning to Huawei smartphones?

Yes. After a hiatus following US trade actions, Kirin chips are reportedly making a comeback in Huawei smartphones. Rumors from August 2023 indicated a return through chips like the Kirin 830, potentially manufactured by China's SMIC. This was followed by the launch of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro Plus in September 2023, which heavily implied the use of a new Kirin chipset, though Huawei did not officially confirm the SoC details.

What US actions have affected Kirin chip production?

Huawei and its chip designer HiSilicon were placed on a US trade blacklist in 2019 over national security concerns, severely restricting their access to American technology. A May 2024 report indicated the US government further revoked export licenses for Intel and Qualcomm to sell chips to Huawei. This has pushed Huawei to rely on domestic foundries like SMIC for manufacturing its Kirin chips.