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Google Tensor G2 vs Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
H
48.3Inno Score
36.6CPU42.8
36.2GPU47.4
48.6Benchmarks—
—AIspec-based66.9
58.3Efficiencyspec-based—
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G26 spec wins — Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.3 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+11) and CPU (+6). Google Tensor G2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro

  • Stronger CPU score: 43 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 47 vs 36
  • 80% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,234 vs 1,800
  • 70% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,869 vs 3,450
  • 13% higher cores: 9 vs 8

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
Announced20222025
Process5 nm—
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2ARMv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
Cores89+13%
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.75 GHz Taishan V124 Prime + 4x2.27 GHz Taishan V124 Mid + 4x1.72 GHz Taishan V124 Tiny
Max clock2.85 GHz+4%2.75 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7HiSilicon Maleoon 935
GPU clock848 MHz933 MHz+10%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHiSilicon Ascend NPU
AI performance—29 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated 5G modem (unannounced)
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
Video capture4K@60fps4K

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
AnTuTu780,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 33%1,558+9%Top 30%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 40%5,869+70%Top 22%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Bottom 43%3,234+80%Top 39%

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