Nova 12 series to feature Huawei's latest Kirin 830 chip

Huawei's foray into the world of chipsets continues to be a topic of interest and speculation as a new Kirin 8 series chipset is rumored to be unveiled later this year. According to a Chinese tipster on Weibo, this development is in the works, although the specific nomenclature of the chip remains undisclosed. An earlier leak, however, hinted at the presence of a Kirin 830 chip within the upcoming Nova 12 smartphone.

Nova 12 series to feature Huawei's latest Kirin 830 chip

Yet, intriguingly, it appears that the Kirin 830 may be exclusive to the standard Nova 12 model, while the Pro variant is set to retain the Kirin 9000s, the same chipset that powers the formidable Huawei Mate 60 series. The Kirin 830, like its sibling, is expected to offer 5G connectivity, sparking questions about its production amidst US restrictions on technology trade with Huawei.

The mystery surrounding the source and manufacturing of these chips deepens, as the involvement of US companies, which possess critical patents and technology related to 5G, is limited due to these restrictions. Similar inquiries were raised when the Kirin 9000s was introduced, with speculation suggesting that it might have been produced by SMIC. Some even claim that the Kirin 9000s was a 14nm chip adapted to a 7nm structure.

Looking beyond the chipset, the Nova 12 is poised to bring several impressive features to the table. Reports suggest it will sport a curved 120Hz OLED panel, complemented by second-generation Kunlun protection. The device is also rumored to house a robust 4,800 mAh battery with support for 88W charging. In terms of performance, the Kirin 830 is expected to be competitive with Snapdragon 778G and Snapdragon 870, adding an extra layer of intrigue to Huawei's chip development journey.

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