2020 For many, it was not the most successful for many, but most of all got Huawei. US trade restrictions played their own business, interfering with the launch of some flagships, and even led to the sale of the Honor sub-brain. 5G network and other Huawei units were also injured, despite the fact that a number of other technological companies wanted to continue working with this brand. However, despite the failures, such smartphones like Huawei P40 and Mate 40 continued to compete at the highest level. The corporate 5-nm processor Hisilicon Kirin 9000 is also an advanced technology that keeps in the voltage of chip developers in Apple, Samsung and Qualcomm. But ultimately, Huawei weakens, as evidenced by the reduction of the share in the smartphone market.
Although the fate of Huawei, at least outside China, is not yet dependent on it, it still remains an important player in the smartphone market and in other technological areas. What to expect from it in 2021?
Return Google Services
Let's start with the obvious. Huawei has its own ecosystem applications, but many will not wait to return the applications and Google services to the smartphones of this brand. This situation still prevents the release of decent smartphones.
Huawei P40 Pro and Mate 40 Pro are steep devices. However, it is almost impossible to recommend the overwhelming majority of consumers who use Google services, such as maps or disk, and many other popular applications. Well, you should not forget that the EMUI 11 software is still running Android 10, and not the latest version of Android 11.
If in 2021 the steering wheel may have a more favorable US administration, there is a slight chance that Google services can return to the Huawei devices not so distant future.
First Phone on Harmony OS
Even if Huawei is allowed to use Google services in the future, the company is hardly ever wanting to fully rely on this system. Whatever happens, we will most likely see the further development of the Huawei operating system - Harmony OS. Now, when the second beta version of this OS for developers is available for smartphones, Huawei is gradually approaching the finished product.
But one thing is to offer OS options for existing phones. What will really be interesting is when Huawei will release a smartphone fully created under Harmony OS.
The executive director of Huawei Jan Hayson hinted that the first such phone will appear in 2021. Most likely, at first the phone will be sold only in China.
It is still unknown whether Harmony OS will be a viable alternative to Android. In many markets, the problem with the compatibility of Google applications is likely to become an irresistible obstacle even if there is its own OS.
Folding Huawei Mate X2
One software is not enough to stay afloat. What could be better than a new folding phone working under your own operating system? Huawei Mate X was a worthy attempt to make such a device and even received one of the main MWC awards. And Huawei Mate XS became, perhaps, the best option for the folding phone at one time. And this despite the lack of Google applications and an exorbitant price. 200 thousand rubles after all!
Unfortunately, Huawei Mate X2 never went on sale in 2020. Most likely, he will appear in 2021. It is expected that this will be an ultra-premium phone, which will be beyond the reach of most consumers. But who needs him then?
Huawei has already lost more than 60 million dollars on Mate XS due to low sales. Obviously, increasing the availability of folding displays technology is the key to the long-term existence of the folding telephone market. The price is below 1,000 dollars need to enjoy wide demand from the mass consumer.
Why do you expect from Huawei?
Most of our list of desires for 2021 for Huawei does not depend on the company, but this does not mean that this year cannot be successful for this brand. Thanks to the new technologies of the smartphone camera and the Growing Ecosystem of Huawei Accessories, the company can subsequently convince many to live without Google services.
It is impossible to deny that Huawei is in a difficult position, and 2021 will probably be even more difficult for her if we talk about Western markets. Why do you expect from Huawei this year? Complete the survey below and express in our telegram chat.