HiSilicon Kirin 659
Benchmarks & Specs

The HiSilicon Kirin 659, manufactured using the 16 nm process, was once a key component in many smartphones. Its configuration with eight cores, all based on the Cortex-A53 architecture, provided a solid foundation for everyday mobile use. Four of these cores operated at higher clock speeds to handle more demanding tasks, while the remaining four were designed for efficiency.

This provided a balanced mix of necessary performance and good energy management. The integrated graphics unit, the ARM Mali-T830 MP2, was well-equipped for multimedia and occasional gaming. It enabled smooth video playback and a pleasant user experience with typical applications. For its time, the Kirin 659 was therefore a reliable companion that convinced many users with its functional versatility.

We saw it in numerous devices, where it could demonstrate its strengths in multitasking and overall system responsiveness. Even today, it handles basic tasks without difficulty.

• 16 nm manufacturing process
• Octa-Core Cortex-A53 architecture
• Integrated ARM Mali-T830 MP2 graphics unit