In case you are unaware, the US banned the use of telecommunications equipment from foreign firms deemed a national security risk. Huawei is also placed on a trade blocklist, which restricts most US suppliers from supplying goods and technology to the company. It was part of an executive order that came into effect on May 15, 2019.
But on June 12, 2023, a rumor was circulating in the Chinese media sources. It stated that the US would be allowing Qualcomm to sell 5G chipsets to Huawei. People from the industry backed the rumor by stating that the US has loosened its strictness for some chip export.
Those were some big claims. And if they turned out to be true, Huawei could jump right into the global competition and launch 5G smartphones. It would have also ramped up Qualcomm’s business. But on June 13, 2023, the head of Huawei Consumer Business Group denied the report!
Huawei Is Not Getting 5G Chipsets From the US, But There’s Good News
According to the head of the Consumer Business Group of Huawei, the company will not be getting 5G chipsets from Qualcomm. That is, the rumors that were circulating on Chinese social media are fake.
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Even though Huawei is not getting Qualcomm 5G chipsets anytime soon, there’s some good news. Insiders from the industry chain have revealed that the company has raised its 2023 smartphone shipment target. It is currently 40 million units, which is a significant rise from the 30 million units set at the start of the year.
This positive adjustment is likely due to the promising prospects of the Huawei Mate X3 and P60 series smartphones. The supply chain has also experienced a positive recovery, which should support the company’s overall outlook. So, you can expect to see Huawei launch new devices pretty soon.
