HiSilicon Kirin 9010s

HiSilicon Kirin 9010S

Kirin 9010S is a mobile SoC from the Kirin family, first used in the HUAWEI Pura 80. On the device pages, the manufacturer states “Kirin 9010S, octa-core.” In practice, based on tests on the Pura 80, a three-cluster configuration with a total of 12 logical CPUs appears: approximately 4× ~1.50 GHz + 6× ~2.05 GHz + 2× ~2.50 GHz. Due to firmware specifics, some runs may display “8 cores / 12 threads”—this reflects metadata interpretation rather than the physical topology.

Positioning

9010S is an evolutionary variant of the 9010 line for current upper-mid/upper-segment devices, focused on stable day-to-day performance, camera workloads, and power efficiency. Compared with 9010, small shifts in the mid and big cluster frequencies are observed in benchmarks.

CPU and Load Behavior

The three-cluster layout (little / mid / big) allows flexible power and frequency management:

• Little cores handle background and light tasks,

• Mid cores keep UI responsiveness and multitasking,

• Big cores kick in for short peaks—rendering, compute bursts, heavy game scenes.
  Under sustained load, the system settles into a steady frequency “plateau” without sharp drops, prioritizing consistent FPS and responsiveness.

Connectivity and Wireless (as implemented in Pura 80)

The Pura 80 lists 2G/3G/4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), and Bluetooth 5.2. 5G is not listed on the device pages.

Devices

• HUAWEI Pura 80 — first smartphone with Kirin 9010S. Model codes: HED-AL00 (China), HED-LX9 (Global).

Summary

Kirin 9010S is a practical revision of the 9010 family for the Pura 80: officially presented as octa-core, while in real-world tests it often runs as a three-cluster configuration with 12 logical CPUs. The SoC targets a balance of performance and battery life, delivering stable UI, camera, and everyday app behavior alongside modern connectivity with LTE, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.2.