Huawei released Rethink Evolution the Kirin 990 5G features

As the world’s 1st Flagship 5G SoC powered with 7nm+ EUV³, the Kirin 990 5G features breakthrough technology and advanced intelligence, inherited from Kirin and Balong. Thanks to the 7nm+ EUV technology, over 10 billion transistors⁴ are condensed in this tiny chipset. The Kirin 990 5G ushers in the future with superior performance

New Chipset, New Chapter

Supporting NSA/SA (Non-Standalone and Standalone) architectures simultaneously, the Kirin 990 5G offers a smooth transition of the evolving 5G network. Being compatible with different bands and frequencies, this single chipset allows you to connect with 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks, satisfying various requirements easily no matter where you are⁵.⁶

Acceleration in Real Life⁶

The Kirin 990 5G pioneers in the industry by reaching 5G peak download rate. In Sub-6GHz band , the theoretical peak download speed can reach 2.3 Gbps and the theoretical peak upload speed can reach 1.25 Gbps.⁷

Dominant Power, Winning Performance

Thanks to the innovative architectures in three levels of efficiency, the Kirin 990 Series achieved 20% improvement in overall performance and 30% enhancement in energy efficiency. The devices with the Kirin 990 series will show outstanding power capabilities, allowing you to explore more.⁸

New Architecture, Intelligence Evolution

HUAWEI’s self-developed Da Vinci architecture NPU delivers better power efficiency, stronger processing capabilities and higher accuracy. The powerful Big-Core plus ultra-low consumption Tiny-Core contribute to an enormous boost in AI performance by 138%.⁸ in AI face recognition, the efficiency of NPU Tiny-Core can be enhanced up to 24x than the Big-Core.⁹ The Kirin 990 5G with dual NPU is ready to unlock the magic of the future.¹⁰

Unparalleled Image Processing Capabilities

The latest ISP is enhanced by 15%.⁸ Coupled with BM3D¹¹ hardware-level noise reduction, it is capable of producing vivid photos of natural views, city architectures and stunning night shots; Real-time video segmenting and rendering requires a powerful and stable video processing capability. Powered by the latest ISP and AI enhancements, the Kirin 990 5G welcomes you to a new world of videography.

Picture Perfect for Gamers

The GPU with Mali-G76 MC16 architecture elevates the performance by 30% while optimizing energy efficiency by 46%.⁸ Kirin Gaming+ 2.0 is especially designed to offer you an immersive gaming experience. The HD graphics, natural fast-flow and quick action movement facilitate you to excel as a gamer.

Lightning-Speed Memory Storage

The new UFS 3.0 enables the mobile device to transfer massive data in seconds and is 79% faster than UFS 2.1 in read and write speed. Even with large file transfers, extract or data exchange via phone clone is happening in the back-end, which allows you to open Apps promptly and smoothly.

The Kirin 990 Series include two versions of Kirin 990 and Kirin 990 5G. The main image for illustration is Kirin 990 5G. To learn more about Kirin 990, please refer to the text part.
The description is only available for Kirin 990 5G. Kirin 990 also enhances in performance, efficacy, AI and photography, etc. Please check more details on the page above for reference.
The Kirin 990 is crafted by 7nm technology while the 5G version is crafted by 7nm+ EUV technology.
The data is obtained from TSMC. For reference only.
Depend on carriers’ network.
The Kirin 990 5G supports 5G functions. The Kirin 990 plus 5G chipset can also achieve 5G functions.
All data are theoretical values. Real speed depends on network and other factors.
The data is obtained by HUAWEI internal laboratories, compared with the Kirin 980.
The data is obtained by HUAWEI internal laboratories, For reference only.
Kirin 990 is equipped with single NPU. Check the mode before purchase the product.
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