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Huawei expands hardware lineup and HarmonyOS ecosystem

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Huawei is expanding its ecosystem through ~~new hardware and the development of~~ HarmonyOS ~~7. Announced at HDC 2026, HarmonyOS~~ 7 ~~introduces~~ and new hardware. The OS features a “Liquid Glass” spatial ~~UI,~~ UI and an agent-based AI architecture, ~~and enhanced anti-fraud tools. The OS is~~ transitioning in China to exclusively support native HAP ~~apps, removing Android compatibility.~~ apps. To support ~~its ecosystem,~~ this, Huawei is launching HarmonyOS desktop PCs and expanding developer ~~tools, while also revealing a LogicFolding chip architecture to mitigate export restrictions.~~ tools. In the mobile sector, the ~~Mate 90 flagship series—comprising the Mate 90, Pro, Pro Max, Pro Max Collector’s Edition, and RS Ultimate Design—has~~ Pura 90s Series has seen ~~strong market traction. Initial sales from October 1 to October 4 exceeded 270,000 units, with the Mate 90 Pro Max accounting for~~ significant traction, reaching approximately ~~40%~~ 1.28 million shipments by the 34th week of ~~sales. These devices run~~ 2026. The series, running HarmonyOS ~~7 and utilize in-house Kirin processors.~~ 6.1, emphasizes advanced imaging via the XMAGE system. The ~~Kirin 9050~~ Pura 90s Pro ~~employs~~ Max features a ~~3D stacked design with copper-to-copper hybrid bonding and approximately 80,000 through-silicon vias (TSVs). This chip, which integrates Lingxi CPU, Ma Liang GPU,~~ 200MP telephoto sensor and ~~Da Vinci architecture NPU, was showcased offline in Shanghai~~ 50MP Ultra Lighting HDR main camera with LOFIC technology. The Pura 90s Pro includes a 6,000 mAh battery and Kunlun Glass 2nd generation protection. Huawei is ~~featured in~~ also advancing foldable technology with the Mate XT 2 Ultimate ~~Design~~ Design, a tri-fold ~~smartphone. International expansion includes the~~ smartphone scheduled for launch ~~of the Pura 90s Series in Serbia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The Pura 90s Pro Max features~~ on September 7. This model shifts to a ~~200MP ultra-large sensor telephoto camera, 5G connectivity,~~ U-shaped inward folding pattern to protect the display and ~~Celia AI.~~ utilizes the Kirin 9050 processor. This follows the successful Mate 90 series, which saw strong initial sales in October 2025. To capture broader ~~market~~ segments, Huawei is ~~reportedly preparing~~ developing a mid-to-low-end sub-brand named “Starry Sky” ~~(Xingmang), targeting price points between~~ (Xingmang) in China, potentially known as “Starlight” internationally. Targeting the 1,500 ~~and~~ to 4,000 ~~yuan. Trademark filings suggest~~ yuan range, the brand ~~will cover smartphones, laptops,~~ aims to compete with Redmi and ~~smartwatches. Leaked details indicate the Xingmang~~ Realme through online channels. The lineup may ~~prioritize cost-effectiveness for the online market, potentially utilizing~~ utilize Kirin ~~8 or~~ 9-series chips and native HarmonyOS, ~~while~~ prioritizing cost-effectiveness by omitting ~~high-end~~ features like satellite ~~communication to maintain competitive pricing.~~ communication. One rumored model may ~~even~~ include an active cooling fan.

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