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The HiSilicon Kirin 9000E is a high-end ARM-based 8-core SoC designed for smartphones and tablets, first introduced with the Huawei MatePad Pro. This chipset is renowned for its robust performance and advanced features, making it a standout choice for premium devices.
The Kirin 9000E employs a sophisticated tri-cluster architecture. One high-performance ARM Cortex-A77 core clocked at up to 3.13 GHz, delivering exceptional single-core performance for demanding tasks and applications. Three additional ARM Cortex-A77 performance cores, each running at up to 2.54 GHz, providing a balanced mix of power and efficiency for multitasking and resource-intensive activities. Four power-efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores clocked at up to 2.05 GHz, optimized for handling background tasks and preserving battery life.
This big.LITTLE configuration allows the SoC to dynamically switch between clusters based on the workload, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency.
For graphics processing, the Kirin 9000E integrates a Mali-G78 MP22 GPU, offering outstanding graphics performance for gaming, video playback, and other visually demanding applications. This GPU supports the latest graphics APIs, ensuring smooth and immersive visual experiences.
The chipset also includes a powerful NPU (Neural Processing Unit) designed to handle AI-driven tasks such as real-time image processing, voice recognition, and other advanced AI features, enhancing the overall user experience.
In terms of connectivity, the Kirin 9000E features an integrated 5G modem, supporting both sub-6GHz and mmWave frequencies for ultra-fast download and upload speeds, low latency, and reliable network performance. It also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, providing seamless and fast wireless connectivity.
The ISP (Image Signal Processor) in the Kirin 9000E supports high-resolution camera setups, enabling advanced photography features like multi-frame noise reduction, HDR, and AI-enhanced imaging capabilities. This makes it an excellent choice for devices focused on delivering superior camera performance.
Device Type | Mobile Platform |
Model | Kirin 9000E |
Announced | October 2020 |
CPU |
1x Cortex-A77 @ 3.13 GHz 3x Cortex-A77 @ 2.54 GHz 4 Cortex-A55 @ 2.05 GHz |
GPU |
ARM Mali-G78 MP22 |
Process | 5nm |
Core | 8-Core |
Max Camera Resolution | 1x 108MP |
RAM Type | LPDDR5 up to 16 GB |
RAM Frequency | 2750 MHz |
Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
Resolution | 4096 × 2160 |
Display Type | 4K UHD |
Score | 650729 |
Single core | 967 |
Multi core | 3536 |
5G Support | |
Modem |
Balong 5000 5G Modem 4G support LTE Cat. 24 |
AI |
NPU AI Unit 1 big cores 1 tiny core |
Charging | - |
Bluetooth | 5.2 |
Wi-Fi | 6 |
NFC | |
GPS | |
FM Radio |