Huawei’s status changed in 2019 when it was added to the Commerce Department’s entity list, jeopardizing its aim of becoming the world’s biggest smartphone maker. It stopped Huawei from getting U.S. supplies, including Google Mobile Services Android. The firm developed its own HarmonyOS operating system, now at version 3.1.
A year later, the U.S. Commerce Department banned foundries from sending Huawei cutting-edge silicon. Huawei used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoCs but changed them to 5G-incompatible. Three-year-old Kirin 710A will fuel the Enjoy 60 mid-ranger. Huawei creator Ren Zhengfei said the U.S. trade penalties forced the firm to replace 13,000 parts. Domestic equivalents and 4,000 circuit board redesign followed. Ren’s claims were unconfirmed, but the company’s circuit board output has steadied.
Huawei spent $23.8 Billion on R&D last year despite these obstacles. R&D funding will rise as revenue rises. Huawei will debut the P60, Mate X3, and Enjoy 60 on March 23rd.
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