Huawei makes a notable statement about 5G

Several reports have circulated suggesting that Huawei is gearing up to introduce 5G smartphones into the market. However, these speculations have been refuted by He Gang, the Chief Operating Officer of the Consumer Business Group at Huawei. The rumors, originally instigated by an article from Tencent Deep Web, insinuated that He Gang hinted at a significant announcement during a video conference with Huawei retailers in June. The anticipation was that this announcement would revolve around 5G phones and be made post-October. However, He Gang firmly denied these assertions, branding them as false information.

To explain why Huawei has been unable to incorporate 5G into their smartphones, it primarily boils down to US sanctions. Consequently, Huawei has resorted to using 4G versions of Qualcomm chips in their high-end phones. Even amidst the COO's denial, rumors of Huawei's re-entry into the 5G market persist, fueled by whispers from alleged insiders and retailer leaks. While He Gang brushed off these rumors, he didn't dismiss the possibility of a 5G phone launch in the future. Previously, the Huawei Mate60 series and Mate X3 foldable were expected to support 5G, but recent updates have indicated alterations to this plan. There is speculation that the first Huawei 5G phone could be the Nova 12, considering its development timeline seems to coincide with Huawei's 5G advancements.

Huawei makes a notable statement about 5G

Addressing the rumors of Qualcomm resuming the 5G supply to Huawei later this year, Richard Yu, Huawei’s Executive Director and CEO of the Consumer Business Group and Intelligent Automotive Solutions BU, clarified that Huawei should be able to domestically source the necessary 5G chips. They aim to do this using advanced semiconductor design tools and chips produced by the Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC).

Nevertheless, there could be constraints in production capabilities due to a low yield of usable chips, falling under 50%. This could potentially result in a limited shipment of Huawei's 5G phones, and consequently, the release of the 5G versions of flagship models, such as the P60, might be deferred to 2024. It's also worth mentioning that there are expectations of launching Kirin-branded processors later this year, but they are predicted to have limited power.

In parallel to these rumors, there are speculations about Huawei unveiling new smart homes and smart cars around the same timeframe as the potential smartphone launch. Regardless of the rumors and constraints, Huawei remains resolute in its goal to launch 5G models, a conviction bolstered by the impressive 58% surge in smartphone sales reported in Q2 2023.

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