Huawei launches 980 AI processor phone

Huawei Technologies has launched its Kirin 980 mobile AI processor, the world’s first 7nm process mobile phone SoC chipset.

The firm said the Kirin 980 chipset which comes with many firsts will power Huawei’s Mate Series devices.

Huawei’s Consumer Business Group CEO, Mr. Richard Yu, while delivering his IFA 2018 address titled “The Ultimate Power of Mobile AI” said the system is on a chip (SoC) that will bring about the next evolution of mobile AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Aside being the first 7nm process mobile phone SoC chipset, the Kirin 980 is the world’s first cortex-A76 architecture chipset, the world’s first dual NPU design, and the world’s first chipset to support LTE Cat.21.

“Last year, we showed the world the potential of On-Device AI with the Kirin 970, and this year we’ve designed an all-round powerhouse that not only features outstanding AI capabilities, but also brings cutting-edge raw performance to consumers,” Mr. Yu said.