TL;DR: Huawei introduced a gold smartwatch and smart car but disappointed fans by not discussing the Mate 60 smartphone; they finally broke their silence, citing challenges due to U.S. sanctions, and users found a Chinese-made chip in the Mate 60 Pro.
Huawei recently unveiled a gold smartwatch and a smart car. However, the surprising part was that they didn’t talk about the Mate 60 smartphone. This left many people curious and disappointed. On Monday, Huawei introduced these new projects, which were quite impressive, but they didn’t give much attention to the Mate 60 smartphone series. This omission has become a hot topic on Twitter.
During the event, where millions of online viewers tuned in, Huawei showcased the gold smartwatch and smart car, which garnered a lot of attention and praise. However, users felt let down because Huawei didn’t delve into the details of the Mate 60 smartphone series. This has led to complaints and discussions about Huawei’s choices regarding this event.
Many questions have arisen about why Huawei didn’t focus on the Mate 60 smartphones. Finally, Huawei broke its silence on the matter. They explained that their smartphone division had faced challenges due to U.S. sanctions, which restricted access to advanced chipmaking tools. They mentioned that the smartphone was officially launched last month, coinciding with a visit from the United States Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Some users and analysts who purchased the Mate 60 Pro have noted the presence of a Chinese-made chip capable of 5G speeds. Huawei hasn’t disclosed much about the capabilities of the new Mate 60 series, but it’s expected to be a significant move in challenging Apple’s dominance in the smartphone market, especially considering the sanctions they’ve faced. Huawei’s CEO, Yu Chengdong, expressed gratitude for the support and trust their products have received from the nation.
