Huawei has unveiled technical specifications for the new Kirin 9050 series, focusing on its upgraded Maliang GPU and AI ISP capabilities. The GPU utilizes a fourth-generation microarchitecture, delivering a 40% increase in performance alongside a 45% reduction in power consumption.
The chip introduces second-generation hardware ray tracing, which improves performance by 78%. This system includes dedicated units for BVH hardware acceleration, FERT intersection acceleration, and AO pipelines for realistic ambient occlusion shadows. The GPU also integrates with the HarmonyOS system via the Maliang API.
The new AI ISP features a dedicated pixel NPU that works in parallel with a general-purpose NPU. This configuration enables 4K60 real-time video processing and supports 200-megapixel fusion photography for the first time. Additional features include 18EV high-dynamic-range video, telephoto engines, and BT.2020 wide color gamut support.
