Huawei officially unveiled its flagship Mate 10 series in Munich, Germany. One of the standout features of this device is the integration of Huawei’s first artificial intelligence (AI) chip, the Kirin 970. This marks a significant milestone, signaling the beginning of smartphones entering the AI era. The Kirin 970 includes a Neural Processing Unit (NPU), which allows for efficient execution of AI-related tasks and sets a new standard for smart devices.
According to recent data from Counterpoint Research, an esteemed global market research firm, it's predicted that by 2020, one-third of all smartphones will feature AI capabilities or neural processing units—approximately 500 million devices. Mid-to-high-end smartphones released in 2018 and beyond are expected to lead this transformation into the AI era.
Major smartphone manufacturers are also investing heavily in AI technology. Apple plans to incorporate AI processors across its product lineup, accelerating the shift toward AI-powered devices. Meanwhile, Huawei has already introduced the Kirin 970 in the Mate 10, which boasts a dedicated NPU capable of handling complex computing tasks efficiently. In the coming months, Qualcomm is also set to support AI on its mid-to-high-end chips.
Analysts believe that with advanced AI capabilities embedded in SoCs (System-on-Chips), smartphones will be able to perform a wide range of tasks, such as real-time language translation, object recognition, and intelligent camera adjustments. These features not only enhance user experience but also pave the way for more personalized and intuitive interactions between users and their devices.
In addition, AI is becoming a key player in mobile security. It can detect malware in real time, monitor user behavior, identify suspicious activities, and even analyze emails and apps for phishing attempts. This makes smartphones more secure and resilient against emerging threats.
The Huawei Mate 10, launched recently, features the world’s first NPU-integrated chip, the Kirin 970. Compared to traditional CPUs and GPUs, this chip offers a significant advantage in AI processing, particularly in tasks like image recognition. According to internal tests, the Kirin 970 delivers about 25 times the performance and 50 times the energy efficiency of four Cortex-A73 cores, providing a smooth and long-lasting user experience.
During a live demonstration, the Mate 10 completed 100 image recognition tasks in just 5 seconds, while a competitor took 100 seconds. Huawei’s presentation highlighted a 20x speed advantage over rivals. With the same NPU, the Mate 10 captured 1,000 photos while consuming only 0.19% of the battery life.
Moreover, the Mate 10 uses AI to continuously learn how to take better photos. It has analyzed 100 million photo scenes and now recognizes 13 different shooting environments, such as fog, snow, food, and flowers. Based on these insights, it automatically adjusts camera settings to optimize image quality.
Additionally, the Mate 10 leverages the NPU to accelerate real-time text and image translation, making face-to-face conversations easier and more seamless. This powerful combination of AI and hardware is setting a new benchmark in the smartphone industry.
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