Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the foundry that makes chips for high-profile customers like Apple and Qualcomm, has confirmed that it has stopped receiving new orders from Huawei since May 15 for comply with a US order requiring non-US companies to request explicit permission before using US-sourced technology to supply Huawei. This could force the Chinese company to follow a Dual-chip strategy for its next flagship Mate 40 series.
Apparently, the regulations will not affect any existing orders and must be shipped before September 14. The Huawei Mate 40 will reportedly be powered by the company Kirin 1020 chip that is based on a 5nm process. It appears that Huawei had only ordered 8 million units before the new restrictions were applied and is now in a dilemma. Sales of the Mate 40 duo are projected to exceed 10 million, meaning the company needs more SoC.
There are reportedly only 8 million processors there and Mate’s sales often exceed 10 million units.
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Since you can’t go to TSMC, you are reportedly thinking about using another chip as well.
Previously, we had heard that Qualcomm would apply for a license from the Commerce Department’s Office of Industry and Security to supply chips to Huawei. That report stated that the request would be granted, allowing the company to sell its Snapdragon chipset for use in next year’s Mate 50 and P50.
Some Mate 40 variants will likely feature a MediaTek chip
However, this year, Huawei’s only options are Samsung’s Exynos chips and MediaTek SoCs, and it will likely do so later. The Kirin 1020 is supposed to offer a A 50 percent performance boost over the Kirin 990 and it’s essential that the other silicon Huawei chooses to choose ensures a consistent experience.
The Mate 40 powered by Kirin 1020 will likely be exclusive to China, and phones with MediaTek technology will be sold in other markets.
Previously, the Mate 40 line was expected to break coverage in the fall, but recent developments could cause a delay.
Not much is known about the series, but a The four-camera system with a 108MP main sensor is likely to be one of the main features. According to reports, the sensor will feature a 9P freeform lens that will reduce image degradation and distortion.
