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Supply Chain Comparison
Apple vs. Huawei
How two tech giants approach AI chip development with vastly different supply chain strategies.
Apple
- In-house chip design (A-series, M-series)
- TSMC as sole manufacturing partner
- Industry-leading neural engine performance
Huawei
- HiSilicon Kirin chips (facing US restrictions)
- SMIC for domestic manufacturing
- Developing self-reliant supply chain