Xiaomi and other Chinese companies see a future without Android thanks to Huawei

Huawei has established itself as the undisputed leader in technological development in China, boosting both chip manufacturing and the advancement of its operating system, HarmonyOS.

As a result of the sanctions imposed by the United States, other Chinese brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Realme are considering the possibility of creating their own operating system, emulating Huawei’s trajectory.

Despite being fierce rivals, these manufacturers are being pushed by geopolitical pressure to explore alternatives to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

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In the Chinese market, brands like Xiaomi and Oppo already operate without relying on Google services, using AOSP as the basis for their customizations.

However, at an international level, its success depends on offering the complete Android experience, which includes Google and the Play Store, crucial elements for acceptance in markets outside of China.

Huawei’s experience has shown how complicated it is to sell devices without Google services abroad, which influences the strategy of other manufacturers.

Recent rumors suggest that alliances are being formed between brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme for the development of an alternative operating system, similar to an Android without Google. However, the lack of official announcements and concrete evidence indicates that, for now, these plans seem more speculative than concrete.

The motivation behind these movements is clear; the growing friction between the U.S. and China could force these brands to develop a more independent ecosystem.

Despite the fact that these companies are strengthening their own ecosystems through IoT, cloud services, and app stores, they still have not resorted to a coordinated plan towards a definitive “Chinese Android.”

Huawei has learned from the difficulty of operating without Google and the time and resources required to develop an alternative system, which will have significant implications for any future attempts at large-scale change.