Huawei's 5G Phones Set to Defy US Ban, Say Research Firms
Huawei is planning a comeback in the 5G smartphone industry by the end of this year, according to research firms. Despite a US ban on equipment sales that severely impacted its consumer electronics business, Huawei is expected to procure 5G chips domestically using its own semiconductor design tools and chipmaking from Semiconductor Manufacturing International Co (SMIC). The return to the 5G phone market would be a victory for Huawei, which faced restrictions on chipmaking tools since 2019. However, limited chip supply and the absence of Google's Android operating system may hinder Huawei's appeal outside of China.