Top 4 Flagship Chips Launching in Late 2025 -Huawei Joins the Race
According to a fresh leak from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS), the flagship chip launch of 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory. All major players in the mobile silicon market — Apple, Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Huawei — are reportedly preparing to unveil their next-generation flagship processors in the second half of the year.
Apple A19 Pro to Lead the Charge in September
Apple is expected to kick things off in September 2025 with the launch of the A19 Pro chip, continuing its annual cycle of iPhone SoC updates. The A19 Pro will be built using TSMC’s N3P node, a refined 3nm process that promises enhanced performance and better energy efficiency.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 to Follow
Shortly after Apple, Qualcomm is likely to introduce its next flagship processor — the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, internally codenamed SM8850. Like Apple’s chip, it will also use the N3P node. Tipster DCS suggests this new chip will achieve higher clock speeds and further optimize power consumption, pushing the limits of mobile performance.
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 in the Pipeline
MediaTek is also on track with its next high-end SoC, possibly named the Dimensity 9500. The launch is expected by the end of September 2025. While specifics remain unclear, expectations are high given MediaTek’s recent strides in flagship chip development.
Huawei Kirin 9030: A Surprise Comeback
Perhaps the most surprising entry in the flagship chip race is Huawei, with its upcoming Kirin 9030 chip rumored to release by the end of 2025. While Huawei has historically been secretive about its chip specifications, the return of its Kirin lineup is a strong signal of the brand’s continued commitment to in-house silicon development, despite global restrictions.
If current timelines hold, all four flagship processors are expected to arrive between late 2025 and early 2026, setting the stage for a fierce competition in premium smartphones.
Xiaomi XRING O2 Also in Development
In the leak’s comments section, DCS also hinted at developments from Xiaomi. The company’s first-gen XRING O1 processor reportedly outperformed expectations, prompting plans for a successor — the XRING O2 — which DCS believes will be “even more popular.”
Apple M5 Chips Coming to iPad and MacBook Pro
Separately, a report from IT Home claims that Apple will debut its new M5 chips this fall in refreshed models of the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro. The update is expected to focus solely on internal chip upgrades, with no significant changes to external hardware.
source: gizmochina
