Huawei has encountered stringent challenges in the form of US sanctions. The sanctions caused the company to abandon Android support for its phones. Consequently, Huawei created HarmonyOS. Today, this change demonstrates impressive outcomes in the Chinese market.
Huawei HarmonyOS Takes Over iOS
To start with, Counterpoint Research presents new statistics showing HarmonyOS currently enjoys a 19% share in mainland China. Subsequently, iOS lags slightly with a 17% share, and Android still dominates with 64% in the fourth quarter of 2024. Interestingly, HarmonyOS has remained ahead of iOS for the entire year 2024. This success signals a breakthrough for brand that once fought to save its smartphone division.
Upcoming Launch and New Developments
Then, Company has a big event in China scheduled for March 20. During the event, the company will unveil its first smartphone with the stable version of HarmonyOS NEXT. Furthermore, it already demonstrates good growth, surpassing Apple in China. The Nova 13 and Mate 70 series propel this growth, and it announces a year-on-year growth of 15.5%.
Government Support and Market Impact
Additionally, the government of China favors the company with a subsidy of 500 yuan on smartphones that cost approximately 6000 yuan. This action contributes to the increase in the adoption of HarmonyOS and enhances the general market share. Thus, it solidifies its dominance in software and device markets. it leads the Chinese smartphone market with a share of 18.1% during the fourth quarter of 2024.
