Chinese tech giant Huawei on Thursday unveiled the Huawei Pura X, the first smartphone that runs on its self-developed HarmonyOS 5 operating system.
The HarmonyOS 5 driven Pura X features a 1:1 smart interactive outer screen, allowing high-frequency operations to be performed without unfolding the device, the company announced at the launch event in Shenzhen City in south China's Guangdong Province.
The launch of the new wide-screen foldable smartphone marks the arrival of the HarmonyOS operating system as a contender in the current market dominated by iOS and Android.
Some smartphone users have expressed mixed opinions on the new operating system.
"I would consider it definitely. I think Apple is controlling much of that, but I would rather have a new option," Claudius Davis, a Shenzhen resident.
"Currently, I still find iOS more user-friendly due to its mature ecosystem. In terms of software compatibility, iOS also has an advantage over HarmonyOS. After all, HarmonyOS is still new," said Song Da, another Shenzhen resident.
Cao Zhongxiong, assistant president of the China Development Institute, recognized the technical breakthrough behind HarmonyOS 5.
"This system represents an addition to Huawei's truly independent ecosystem featuring collaboration between hardware and software, and an upgrade to both its software and hardware," Cao said.
However, he also highlighted significant challenges.
"Huawei faces an even bigger challenge, particularly in hardware and software. It needs to resolve issues concerning not only the layout of the HarmonyOS ecosystem, but also software development and compatibility, as well as the compatibility with domestic chips, hardware and smart terminals," Cao said.
Huawei unveils first phone run on self-developed HarmonyOS 5 operating system
Huawei unveils first phone run on self-developed HarmonyOS 5 operating system
Huawei unveils first phone run on self-developed HarmonyOS 5 operating system
