The new Huawei phone demonstrates a significant advancement in China's semiconductor industry
Huawei Successfully Develops 7-Nanometer Processor in Collaboration with SMIC
Huawei, in partnership with China's largest chip manufacturing company, SMIC, has achieved a significant milestone by developing an advanced 7-nanometer processor for its latest smartphones, as reported by the analytics company TechInsights.
The new Huawei Mate 60 Pro features the newly manufactured Kirin 9000s chip, produced in China by SMIC. This cutting-edge smartphone was launched in the market last week. Among the exciting specifications announced for this phone is its ability to make satellite calls, although detailed information about the chip's performance has not been disclosed.
The Kirin 9000s is notable for being the first processor to utilize SMIC's 7-nanometer technology, indicating China's progress in the chip manufacturing industry. This development may also reflect the Chinese government's efforts to bolster its domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
The release of this new phone has generated significant excitement among social media users and the media in China. Global companies are racing to acquire this phone to uncover its capabilities.
Furthermore, purchasers of the phone are sharing videos and speed tests on social media platforms, indicating exceptional performance that surpasses leading fifth-generation technology phones.
The launch of this phone coincides with the visit of U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, which has been portrayed as evidence of the failure of the U.S. government's campaign against Huawei. Since 2019, the United States has restricted Huawei's access to essential semiconductor industry tools. However, Huawei continues to make strides in smartphone development thanks to SMIC and semiconductor design tools.
TechInsights suggests that this progress represents a blow to the United States and demonstrates the strength of Huawei and SMIC. It also indicates that the U.S. Commerce Secretary is attempting to ease tensions, but the Kirin 9000s showcases Huawei's ability to stand on its own without reliance on the United States.
