Huawei All-Black Component Project

How many circuit boards did Huawei redesign?

A transcript of the speech has now been shared publicly and reveals how Huawei went through a process of redesigning over 4,000 circuit boards as well as finding local suppliers for more than 13,000 components the company needs for its products.

Why is Huawei on a US trade blacklist?

In 2019, Huawei was placed on a US trade blacklist, which restricted American companies from selling technology such as software, 5G chips, and components, among other products to the Chinese company without a license. Huawei's business took a major hit as a result of continued US sanctions.

Is Huawei sourcing more components from China?

In the first six weeks of 2024, Huawei saw a surge in phone sales per unit by 64% compared to the previous year, according to research firm Counterpoint. In that same timeframe, Apple's iPhone sales in China experienced a decline of 24%. A teardown of the Pura 70 Ultra found that Huawei is sourcing more components from China amid US sanctions.

Where is Huawei sourcing its smartphone components?

Huawei achieved another milestone with its Pura 70 series launch and that is sourcing 90 percent of smartphone components from Chinese suppliers.

Why is Huawei moving away from Skyworks Solutions?

This shows that Huawei has the capability to develop its own parts and has moved away from US manufacturer Skyworks Solutions, which made chips for its last model. On a broader scale, Huawei’s new capability bodes well for China’s ambitions to cut reliance on foreign suppliers.

Is Huawei backed by Chinese government?

The Huawei-led consortium is reportedly backed by the Chinese government and includes several other Chinese semiconductor companies, including memory maker Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit, as well as specialists in advanced chip packaging.