Tensor G6 VS Kirin 9030 Pro
We are comparing the Tensor G6 (Google) with the Kirin 9030 Pro (HiSilicon). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each chipset, in-depth specs, and benchmarking scores.
Last Updated: August 22, 2026
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Tensor G6 AND Kirin 9030 Pro
Here’s how Tensor G6 and Kirin 9030 Pro stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Tensor G6
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47% higher Single-Core Geekbench score (2677 vs 1824)
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28% higher Multi-Core Geekbench score (7321 vs 5701)
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49% higher CPU frequency (4110 MHz vs 2750 MHz)
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60% faster download speed (12000 Mbps vs 7500 Mbps)
Reasons to consider the Kirin 9030 Pro
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9% higher AnTuTu V11 score (2107301 vs 1933536)
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1.3× more CPU cores (9 vs 7)
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2.0× more shading units (256 vs 128)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Tensor G6 AND Kirin 9030 Pro
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Tensor G6 and Kirin 9030 Pro.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that SoC wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Tensor G6 | Kirin 9030 Pro |
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General Information
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| Name: | Tensor G6 | Kirin 9030 Pro |
| Brand: | HiSilicon | |
| Class: | Flagship | Flagship |
| Release Date: | August 12, 2026 | November 25, 2025 |
| Foundry: | TSMC | SMIC |
| Instruction Set: | ARMv9.3-A | ARMv8-A |
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CPU
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| CPU Cores: | 7 | 9 |
| CPU Architecture: | 1x 4.11 GHz C1-Ultra, 4x 3.38 GHz C1-Pro, 2x 2.65 GHz C1-Pro | 1x 2.75 GHz Taishan v124 Big, 4x 2.27 GHz Taishan v124 Mid, 4x 1.72 GHz Taishan v124 Little |
| CPU Frequency: | 4110 MHz | 2750 MHz |
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Graphics (GPU)
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| GPU Model: | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Maleoon 935 |
| Graphics Architecture: | PowerVR C-Series | Maleoon |
| GPU Frequency: | 1286 MHz | 933 MHz |
| GPU Pipelines: | 6 | 6 |
| Shading Units: | 128 | 256 |
| GPU FLOPS: | 1975.2 Gigaflops | 2866.1 Gigaflops |
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Memory Subsystem
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| Memory Type: | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Max Memory Size: | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Frequency: | — | 4800 MHz |
| Memory Bandwidth: | — | 76.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Bus Width: | 4x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
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Benchmark Scores
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GEEKBENCH
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| Single-Core (V6) | 2677 | 1824 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 7321 | 5701 |
| GPU (V6) | 6216 | 6977 |
| Asset Compression | 323.9 MB/sec | 197.7 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 226.9 pages/sec | 169.1 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 278.6 Mpixels/sec | 168.6 Mpixels/sec |
| Image Detection | 166.7 images/sec | 115.1 images/sec |
| HDR | 226.3 Mpixels/sec | 166.1 Mpixels/sec |
| Background Blur | 28.7 images/sec | 19.3 images/sec |
| Photo Processing | 73.3 images/sec | 60.4 images/sec |
| Ray Tracing | 8.44 Mpixels/sec | 6.14 Mpixels/sec |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1933536 | 2107301 |
| CPU | 876037 | 690190 |
| GPU | 288736 | 344966 |
| MEM | 304202 | 580178 |
| UX | 464561 | 491967 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 1856183 | 1649320 |
| CPU | 840990 | 540191 |
| GPU | 277185 | 269994 |
| MEM | 292032 | 454088 |
| UX | 445976 | 385047 |
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3DMARK
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| Score | 3380 | — |
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Connectivity & I/O
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| Modem: | MediaTek M90 | Balong 6000 |
| Cellular Download Speed: | Up to 12000 Mbps | Up to 7500 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi Version: | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth Version: | 6.0 | 6.0 |
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AI & Acceleration
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| Neural Processor: | Fifth-gen Tensor Processing Unit | Da Vinci NPU |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Tensor G6 AND Kirin 9030 Pro
The charts below visualize how Tensor G6 and Kirin 9030 Pro stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
Bullet Chart Comparison
Release Timeline of Tensor G6 and Kirin 9030 Pro
Kirin 9030 Pro was released 8 months, 18 days earlier than Tensor G6.
Domain Score Summary
Scores are generated by Comparigon's scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Tensor G6 is slightly better overall compared to the Kirin 9030 Pro. Its strongest advantages are in Benchmark, CPU and Connectivity. The Kirin 9030 Pro is the better fit if your top priority is Graphics.
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