The beta version of Huawei's HarmonyOS 4.2 has been exposed, which has attracted widespread attention in the industry. This version is not only suitable for a huge lineup of models, but also hides the black technology of hyper-threading engine, which is expected to comprehensively improve the user experience and help Huawei stand out in the field of operating systems.
1. HarmonyOS 4.2 Beta version starts with a big doxxing
1. The lineup of compatible models is huge, covering multiple series
The lineup of compatible models for Huawei HarmonyOS 4.2 Beta is huge. According to the official list, there are as many as 22 devices in the first batch that support upgrades, covering multiple categories such as mobile phones, tablets, smart watches, smart door locks and smart TVs.
In the field of mobile phones, flagship models such as Huawei Mate 60 series, Mate X5 series, and Pocket 2 series are all listed, with a total of 8 models. In terms of tablets, there are also 3 new products, the MatePad Pro, added. It also includes 7 smart TVs, 3 smart watches, and Huawei's first smart door lock Pro.
In addition to the first batch of models, Huawei also revealed that it will push the official version 4.2 upgrade for more models in mid-May. At that time, 13 popular mobile phones such as Huawei Mate 50 series, P60 series, and nova 12 series will benefit, and a number of new categories such as earphones, smart glasses, and routers will also be added.
A total of more than 180 devices will be adapted to the HarmonyOS 4.2 system, covering an unprecedented range. This not only demonstrates Huawei's determination in the field of operating systems, but also reflects that the HarmonyOS system has initially established a cross-terminal ecological layout.
2. The hyper-threading engine has become the biggest highlight of version 4.2
In terms of hardware support, the biggest highlight of the HarmonyOS 4.2 version is the introduction of a new hyper-threading engine technology. Through the synergy of software and hardware, this black technology can significantly improve the multi-threaded processing ability, resulting in a smoother system experience.
It is understood that the Kirin 9010 chip carried by Huawei Pura 70 series mobile phones supports hyper-threading technology. The chip uses a 1+3+4 core architecture, with a main frequency of up to 2.3GHz, and a multi-core performance of 4471 points, which is comparable to the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 and about 8.5% higher than the previous generation Kirin 9000S.
With the help of the hyper-threading engine, the multi-threaded scheduling efficiency of the HarmonyOS 4.2 system will be greatly improved. According to official data, the new system will start up 12% faster, and the user experience such as task switching and swiping operations will also be improved.
3. Hyper-threading can improve multi-threading performance
The essence of hyper-threading technology is to support the running of multiple threads in parallel by emulating multiple logical CPU cores on a single CPU physical core. This technology dramatically improves CPU utilization and overall system throughput.
Hyper-threading technology allows a single physical core to process multiple threads at the same time, avoiding the inefficient state of long CPU waits in the traditional single-threaded mode. When one thread encounters a long wait, the CPU can switch to another thread, improving overall CPU utilization.
With the help of hyper-threading technology, the HarmonyOS 4.2 system will have stronger multi-threaded processing capabilities, which can efficiently run multiple applications at the same time, ensure the smoothness of each application, and improve the overall user experience.
4. It is expected to solve the problem of hot aviation of old models
In addition to improving multi-threaded performance, the hyper-threaded engine is also expected to alleviate the heating and aeropain points of older models. Mobile phone heating and battery navigation have long been the pain points criticized by users, and Qualcomm and Apple's new generation of processors have begun to apply similar technologies to solve this problem.
Huawei's introduction of the hyper-threaded engine in the HarmonyOS 4.2 system is precisely to use this technology to better control power consumption, so as to extend the flight time of the mobile phone and reduce heat generation. Compared with the new models, the older models often have shortcomings in terms of hardware energy efficiency.
The Kirin 9010 chip in Huawei's Pura 70 series mobile phones not only supports hyper-threading technology, but also uses TSMC's 6nm process process, which will further improve the energy efficiency ratio. The old model equipped with the HarmonyOS 4.2 system is expected to be improved in terms of battery life and heat control in the future.
Second, Huawei has increased Hongmeng and challenged Android head-on
1. Increase the promotion of the HarmonyOS operating system
The large-scale promotion of HarmonyOS 4.2 is an important manifestation of Huawei's efforts to increase the promotion of HarmonyOS operating system. Since the debut of the HarmonyOS system in 2019, Huawei has been steadily advancing its development process.
From the initial internal research and development, to the first open source in 2020, to the official commercial use in 2021, the version iteration and ecological construction of the HarmonyOS system have been advancing in an orderly manner. According to official data, as of 2023, the HarmonyOS system has more than 700 million terminal devices, more than 2.2 million developers, and 59 billion API calls per day.
The large-scale promotion of HarmonyOS 4.2 indicates that Huawei is further increasing the promotion of HarmonyOS operating system. We can foresee that the HarmonyOS system will cover more categories of smart terminals and become the core operating system of Huawei's terminal business.
2. Compete head-to-head with Android
By vigorously promoting the HarmonyOS system, Huawei is undoubtedly in head-to-head competition with the Android system. For a long time, Android has dominated the entire mobile operating system market except for Apple's iOS. And as the HarmonyOS continues to grow and develop, it is challenging the dominance of Android.
According to reports, Huawei has begun to promote the "hard fork" of the HarmonyOS and Android systems, which means that HarmonyOS will gradually be separated from the Android ecosystem and become an independent ecosystem. Huawei phones may only be pre-installed with HarmonyOS and will no longer support Android.
To truly challenge the Android system, it is not enough to have an operating system, the key lies in the construction of the application ecosystem. Huawei has invested 10 billion yuan to attract more developers to join the HarmonyOS camp through the "Hongfei Plan". At present, more than 4,000 applications have been clearly migrated to the HarmonyOS system.
3. Attract more mobile phone manufacturers to join the camp
In addition to competing head-on with the Android system, another important goal of Huawei's promotion of the HarmonyOS system is to attract more mobile phone manufacturers to join the HarmonyOS camp. In the past few years of the development of the HarmonyOS system, Huawei has begun to work hard to expand the HarmonyOS ecosystem.
As early as 2020, Huawei cooperated with the Open Atom Open Source Foundation to jointly launch the OpenHarmony open source project, aiming to build a more open and diverse HarmonyOS ecosystem. At present, a number of companies such as ECARX, JD.com, and Chinasoft International have joined the project.
Huawei also adopts a revenue sharing model with ecosystem partners to promote the development of the HarmonyOS ecosystem with partners. These partners cover multiple fields such as core R&D of operating systems, chip platform adaptation, and software development support.
Through these measures, Huawei hopes to attract more mobile phone manufacturers to join the HarmonyOS camp and jointly build a strong HarmonyOS ecosystem to compete with the Android camp.
4. HarmonyOS is expected to become a mainstream system in the future
With Huawei's unremitting efforts, HarmonyOS is expected to become one of the world's mainstream mobile operating systems in the future. According to the latest data, the share of the HarmonyOS system in the Chinese market has reached 8%, and it also occupies a 2% share in the global market, becoming the world's third largest mobile phone operating system after iOS and Android.
Although the market share of the HarmonyOS system is still small compared to Android and iOS, its rapid growth trend is already emerging. As Huawei increases its promotion efforts to attract more mobile phone manufacturers to join, the market share of the HarmonyOS system will further expand.
The HarmonyOS system itself also has many advantages, such as high scalability, one-time development and multi-terminal deployment, etc., which is expected to bring users an unprecedented intelligent experience. Huawei regards the HarmonyOS system as the core cornerstone of building an all-scenario intelligent ecosystem.
We have reason to believe that in the next few years, with the continuous expansion and deepening of the HarmonyOS ecosystem, HarmonyOS will become one of the world's mainstream mobile operating systems, leading the entire mobile intelligence era together with iOS and Android.
3. Huawei's technology strength has been recognized
1. HarmonyOS embodies Huawei's independent innovation capabilities
The birth and development of the HarmonyOS fully demonstrates Huawei's ability to innovate independently. As a new operating system, most of the core technologies of the HarmonyOS system are independently developed by Huawei, rather than simply transplanting or modifying existing systems.
From the beginning of planning in 2012 to the official release in 2019, it took 7 years for the HarmonyOS system to complete the innovation from 0 to 1. In this process, Huawei engineers overcame many technical difficulties, including a distributed architecture, a deterministic latency engine, an Ark compiler, and formal verification of the microkernel.
What's even more remarkable is that the number of self-developed codes of the HarmonyOS system has been growing rapidly, from version 1.0 in 2017 to version 3.0 in 2021, the number of self-developed codes has exceeded 100 million lines, and the proportion is increasing.
The HarmonyOS is a concentrated embodiment of Huawei's independent innovation capabilities over the years, and it is also a strong proof of China's scientific and technological strength. Its birth will further stimulate the innovation and self-confidence of Chinese enterprises and scientific and technological personnel.
2. Black technologies such as hyper-threading demonstrate technical strength
In addition to reflecting the ability of independent innovation, the many black technologies contained in the HarmonyOS also fully demonstrate Huawei's strong technical strength. The hyper-threading engine introduced in HarmonyOS 4.2 is a black technology worth paying attention to.
Hyper-threading is a challenging CPU design technology that requires deep collaborative optimization at the hardware and software levels. Huawei not only implements hyper-threading support at the chip level, but also deeply optimizes it in the HarmonyOS system, giving full play to the performance potential of hyper-threading technology.
In addition to the hyper-threaded engine, the HarmonyOS system also contains a series of innovative technologies such as distributed architecture, deterministic latency engine, and high-performance graphics stack. The development and application of these technologies require Huawei's engineers to have a solid theoretical foundation and rich practical experience.
It is with these core technologies that the HarmonyOS system can show excellent performance in multiple dimensions such as performance, security, and scalability, and bring users a new intelligent experience. This is undoubtedly a strong confirmation of Huawei's technical strength.
3. Huawei's technological innovation status is recognized by the industry
With the outstanding performance of the HarmonyOS operating system and its innovative achievements in chips, communications, artificial intelligence, and other fields, Huawei's technological innovation status has been widely recognized by the industry.
As of 2023, Huawei has more than 110,000 valid patents, of which about 40% are international patents. Huawei is a global leader in many fields, such as artificial intelligence, communications, and operating systems.
Huawei is also increasing its R&D investment. In 2022, Huawei's R&D expenses reached 142.3 billion yuan, accounting for 25.1% of total revenue that year, ranking among the top technology companies in the world.
With these efforts, Huawei has become a representative enterprise in China's scientific and technological innovation. In the 2023 Global Innovation Index released by the World Intellectual Property Organization, China ranked 11th, up two places from the previous year, thanks to Huawei
3. Huawei's technology strength has been recognized
1. HarmonyOS embodies Huawei's independent innovation capabilities
The birth and development of the HarmonyOS fully demonstrates Huawei's ability to innovate independently. As a new operating system, most of the core technologies of the HarmonyOS system are independently developed by Huawei, rather than simply transplanting or modifying existing systems.
From the beginning of planning in 2012 to the official release in 2019, it took 7 years for the HarmonyOS system to complete the innovation from 0 to 1. In this process, Huawei engineers overcame many technical difficulties, including a distributed architecture, a deterministic latency engine, an Ark compiler, and formal verification of the microkernel.
What's even more remarkable is that the number of self-developed codes of the HarmonyOS system has been growing rapidly, from version 1.0 in 2017 to version 3.0 in 2021, the number of self-developed codes has exceeded 100 million lines, and the proportion is increasing.
The HarmonyOS is a concentrated embodiment of Huawei's independent innovation capabilities over the years, and it is also a strong proof of China's scientific and technological strength. Its birth will further stimulate the innovation and self-confidence of Chinese enterprises and scientific and technological personnel.
2. Black technologies such as hyper-threading demonstrate technical strength
In addition to reflecting the ability of independent innovation, the many black technologies contained in the HarmonyOS also fully demonstrate Huawei's strong technical strength. The hyper-threading engine introduced in HarmonyOS 4.2 is a black technology worth paying attention to.
Hyper-threading is a challenging CPU design technology that requires deep collaborative optimization at the hardware and software levels. Huawei not only implements hyper-threading support at the chip level, but also deeply optimizes it in the HarmonyOS system, giving full play to the performance potential of hyper-threading technology.
In addition to the hyper-threaded engine, the HarmonyOS system also contains a series of innovative technologies such as distributed architecture, deterministic latency engine, and high-performance graphics stack. The development and application of these technologies require Huawei's engineers to have a solid theoretical foundation and rich practical experience.
It is with these core technologies that the HarmonyOS system can show excellent performance in multiple dimensions such as performance, security, and scalability, and bring users a new intelligent experience. This is undoubtedly a strong confirmation of Huawei's technical strength.
3. Huawei's technological innovation status is recognized by the industry
With the outstanding performance of the HarmonyOS operating system and its innovative achievements in chips, communications, artificial intelligence, and other fields, Huawei's technological innovation status has been widely recognized by the industry.
As of 2023, Huawei has more than 110,000 valid patents, of which about 40% are international patents. Huawei is a global leader in many fields, such as artificial intelligence, communications, and operating systems.
Huawei is also increasing its R&D investment. In 2022, Huawei's R&D expenses reached 142.3 billion yuan, accounting for 25.1% of total revenue that year, ranking among the top technology companies in the world.
With these efforts, Huawei has become a representative enterprise in China's scientific and technological innovation. In the 2023 Global Innovation Index released by the World Intellectual Property Organization, China ranked 11th, up two places from the previous year, largely due to Huawei's outstanding performance in scientific and technological innovation.
The birth and development of the HarmonyOS system marks the overall improvement of Huawei's scientific and technological innovation strength, and will also promote the take-off of China's scientific and technological industry. We have reason to believe that in the near future, Huawei will become the backbone of global scientific and technological innovation.