Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Teardown Confirms Kirin 9030 Pro on SMIC N+3
3 Min Read December 18, 2025
TechInsights’ early teardown of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max reveals a major leap in Huawei’s silicon and system design for 2025. With Huawei offering few technical details at launch, this teardown provides one of the first verified looks inside the company’s new flagship.
The headline discovery: the Kirin 9030 Pro, built on SMIC’s N+3 process. This aligns with TechInsights’ recent silicon findings showing N+3 performance approaching 5nm-class technology.
Kirin 9030 Pro Steps Up Huawei’s Processing Game
The Mate 80 Pro Max exclusively uses the Kirin 9030 Pro, delivering clear gains in compute efficiency, power consumption, and modem integration. TechInsights’ previous analysis of the Kirin 9030 confirms the N+3 node’s rapid maturity and its importance to Huawei’s high-end roadmap.
A Stronger Build and More Capable Connectivity
Huawei’s updated Kunlun Glass and revised chassis improve durability despite the device’s large footprint. Inside, the Mate 80 Pro Max includes Huawei’s most advanced connectivity suite yet, combining:
- 5G-Advanced, integrated into the Kirin 9030 Pro
- NearLink Starlight for ultra-low-latency accessory connections
- Wi-Fi 7+ and Bluetooth 6.0
- Satellite messaging for off-network communication
NearLink’s inclusion signals Huawei’s push toward a tightly integrated device ecosystem.
Tandem OLED Brings a New Display Standard
A standout discovery is Huawei’s adoption of a 6.9-inch tandem OLED display, a first for a mass-market flagship. The dual-stack structure boosts brightness, extends panel life, and improves efficiency, putting the Mate 80 Pro Max in a new display class.
Dual Periscope Telephoto Cameras Drive Imaging Upgrades
Huawei adds a second periscope module to create a dual-long-focus camera system:
- 48 MP periscope telephoto (4× optical, PDAF + OIS)
- 50 MP periscope telephoto (6.2× optical, OIS)
Combined with a 50 MP wide, 40 MP ultra-wide, and Huawei’s Red Maple imaging module, the Pro Max targets improved low-light performance and more flexible optical zoom.
6000 mAh Battery + 100W SuperCharge
A large-capacity battery and multi-layer thermal design support Huawei’s 100W SuperCharge system, confirmed through internal PMIC and board-level examination.
Unlock the Full Mate 80 Pro Max Analysis
TechInsights is continuing in-depth analysis of the RF system, antenna architecture, power management design, and the full process and layout of the Kirin 9030 Pro.
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