The U.S. trade sanctions might have pushed Huawei into a corner, but the former Chinese giant decided that it would not just rise to these challenging circumstances, but it would one-up the competition by adopting various technologies quicker than other giants. For instance, Mate XT was the world’s first tri-fold smartphone, and now a tipster claims that the company will proceed to adopt HBM DRAM to smartphones earlier than Apple, resulting in a multitude of advantages.
Apple was previously rumored to introduce HBM DRAM to iPhones for its 20th-anniversary launch in 2027, but Huawei could have bragging rights by introducing the first device to feature such technology
Currently, Huawei’s Achilles’ Heel is being unable to leverage advanced manufacturing processes from the likes of TSMC and Samsung, which is why it is limited to the 7nm node from its local foundry partner SMIC. However, tipster Digital Chat Station reveals that in other advancements, the company has an edge, particularly Apple, who is severely lagging behind in the generative AI space. One particular component that will effortlessly boost artificial intelligence performance is HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) DRAM.
Currently, the most cutting-edge memory used in smartphones and tablets is LPDDR5X technology, with a rumor claiming that LPDDR6 RAM production will kick off in the second half of 2026 by Samsung, with Qualcomm’s said to adopt this technology for its future chipsets. The rumor on Weibo claims that Huawei will take things one step further, with its HBM DRAM based on 3D stacking technology, which will boost bandwidth and efficiency while reducing the memory chip’s size. These attributes make this DRAM the apparent choice for smartphones.
However, Apple will reportedly adopt HBM DRAM in iPhones in 2027, when it unveils the 20th-anniversary version. Huawei could introduce a similar device before its competitor, gaining a significant edge against the Cupertino giant and obtaining a competitive ground in the generative AI category. Unfortunately, the rumor does not specify which specific smartphone series from Huawei will be the first to be treated to this technology, so we must keep our fingers crossed for more updates.
News Source: Digital Chat Station
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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