Kirin 990 5G
Flagship 5G mobile processor with integrated 5G modem, 7nm process, and powerful NPU.
Product Overview
Description
The Kirin 990 5G is a flagship mobile SoC featuring integrated 5G connectivity on a 7nm+ EUV process. It delivers exceptional performance with octa-core CPU (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.86GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.36GHz, 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.95GHz).
The integrated 5G modem supports SA/NSA dual-mode 5G networks with download speeds up to 2.3Gbps. The Da Vinci NPU provides 2 big cores + 1 tiny core architecture for powerful AI processing.
The Mali-G76 MP16 GPU delivers excellent gaming performance with GPU Turbo technology. Supports up to 4K@60fps video recording and LPDDR4X memory.
Product Series
Kirin
Primary Application
Flagship smartphones
Key Features
- Integrated 5G modem
- 7nm+ EUV process
- Da Vinci NPU architecture
- Mali-G76 MP16 GPU
- 4K@60fps video
- GPU Turbo technology
Specifications
| Process | 7nm+ EUV |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2+2+4) |
| Big Cores | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.86GHz |
| Mid Cores | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.36GHz |
| Small Cores | 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.95GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 |
| NPU | 2 big + 1 tiny cores |
| 5G | Integrated SA/NSA |
| Download Speed | Up to 2.3Gbps |
| Memory | LPDDR4X |
| Video | 4K@60fps recording |
Applications
Flagship smartphones
Electronic system design
5G mobile devices
Electronic system design
High-end tablets
Electronic system design
AI-powered cameras
Electronic system design
FAE Expert Insights
"The Kirin 990 5G is the pinnacle of mobile processor design. The integrated 5G modem eliminates the need for external 5G chips, reducing power consumption and board complexity."
Best-in-class integrated 5G solution
— Dr. Li Wei, BeiLuo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference from Kirin 990 4G?
The 5G version has integrated 5G modem on 7nm+ EUV process, while 4G version uses external modem and 7nm process. 5G version has slightly better power efficiency.
Choose 5G version for 5G devices, 4G for cost-sensitive 4G flagships.