Huawei's Mobile Devices Close to One Billion as Competition with Apple Intensifies

Huawei Technologies is nearing one billion active consumer devices, highlighting its competitive stance against Apple, despite US sanctions.

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Richard Yu, Chairman of Huawei's consumer business, reported a significant increase in devices running Harmony operating software, now totaling about 900 million.

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Sales of Huawei's high-end smartphones surged by 72% in the first five months of 2024, according to Yu, speaking at an annual developer forum.

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The success can be traced back to the Mate 60 Pro launch, featuring advanced technology that surprised US officials.

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Huawei's profits have soared, driven by strong smartphone sales that have eroded Apple's market share in China and challenged local competitors.

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Yu emphasized Huawei's commitment to HarmonyOS, announcing plans for the Mate 70 smartphone running on HarmonyOS Next by year-end.

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HarmonyOS has expanded beyond smartphones to include wearables and other devices, outselling Samsung in the wearable category earlier this year.

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Huawei aims to monetize HarmonyOS further by potentially taking a share of in-app purchases, signaling its growing confidence in competing with Apple's ecosystem.

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Huawei's advancements in AI, particularly with its Ascend GPU chips, have positioned it as a formidable player in the technology sector.

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The development of local AI alternatives reflects China's broader strategy to reduce dependence on US technology, enhancing its capabilities in AI and chip manufacturing.

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