A rumour that we labelled as "bizarre" throughout the summer is partially resurfacing as the new year begins.

A rumour that we labelled as "bizarre" throughout the summer is partially resurfacing as the new year begins.

According to the speculation, Huawei would build its own "Kirin" chipset for the Huawei P60 flagship series, which is likely to be released early this year.

According to the speculation, Huawei would build its own "Kirin" chipset for the Huawei P60 flagship series, which is likely to be released early this year.

The "P" range of Huawei smartphones typically prioritises photography.

The "P" range of Huawei smartphones typically prioritises photography.

A U.S. export regulation prohibits foundries employing American technology from delivering chips to Huawei, so denying Huawei access to cutting-edge chips.

A U.S. export regulation prohibits foundries employing American technology from delivering chips to Huawei, so denying Huawei access to cutting-edge chips.

The business, which was originally TSMC's second-largest customer behind Apple, has clearance to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets; 

The business, which was originally TSMC's second-largest customer behind Apple, has clearance to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets; 

However, these components have been modified such that they are incompatible with 5G.

However, these components have been modified such that they are incompatible with 5G.