Huawei’s next-gen Kirin chip and Mate 70: A mobile gamer’s dream come true?

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Huawei kirin chip mobile gaming
Image credit: Video screengrab/Weibo/Smart Pikachu

Attention, mobile gamers… Huawei might be about to level up your gaming experience with their upcoming Mate 70 series. Rumor has it that a new Kirin chip is in the works.

It’s promising to turn your smartphone into a pocket-sized gaming rig.

Huawei’s Kirin chip

According to a leak on Weibo by the mysteriously-named @SmartPikachu, this new chip could deliver some serious gaming performance.

Huawei Kirin chip
WeiboSmart Pikachu

We’re talking high-quality rendering, smoother transitions, and a boost in overall functioning that’ll make your current phone look like it’s running on hamster power.

But wait, there’s more!

Powerful processing

This Huawei chip isn’t just about raw power. It’s also supposedly going to optimize power consumption.

That means you might actually be able to finish a game without your battery crying uncle halfway through. These still images below were taken from an old video post by Smart Pikachu.

Huawei kirin chip mobile gaming
Image credit Video screengrabWeiboSmart Pikachu

Now, before you get too excited, remember this is all still in the realm of rumors and leaks. Huawei’s keeping tight-lipped about the specifics of this new Kirin chip.

But if the whispers are true, we could be looking at a chip that gives Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400 devices a run for their money.

Huawei Mate 70 and MatePad

Oh, and for you tablet fans out there, there’s a hint of a new MatePad coming in Q4 2024. Could it be packing this same gaming-focused chip?

Only time will tell.

So, mobile gamers, start saving those pennies.

If Huawei delivers on these rumors, the Mate 70 series could be the gaming phone you’ve been dreaming of.

Just don’t blame me when you can’t stop playing “one more round” at 3 AM.

Smart Pikachu’s video can be watched on Weibo, in all its 1080p glory.

Cheryl Kahla has dedicated her career to exploring the intersections of tech and society. With contributions to numerous international outlets, she provides insights into emerging tech trends, AI, science, and the impact of digital innovations. Outside of writing, Cheryl indulges in gaming, martial arts, and debating the merits of AI with her cat, Gotham. He’s indifferent to the subject.

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