It's common knowledge that Huawei's product lineup includes several series such as the Mate series, P series, Pocket series, nova series, and Enjoy series, each with its unique positioning and characteristics. However, many users argue that Huawei phones can be classified into high, mid, and low tiers. Some users believe that only the P series and Mate series offer premium options, while others contend that even the mid-range and budget models deliver satisfactory performance. Regardless of these opinions, Huawei's journey in the market has been marked by breakthroughs, bringing forth some excellent models alongside controversial products. Hence, as time progresses, the sudden 3C certification approval for a new Huawei model, known as "GFY-AL00," has sparked widespread attention in the market.
Although detailed specifications and features of this new device have not been disclosed yet, it is widely believed in the industry that it may be equipped with Huawei's in-house Kirin chipset, targeting the entry-level or mid-range market. Speaking of Kirin mid-to-low-end processors, the Kirin 8000 series is currently the only one that users can recognize and appreciate, as the previous Kirin 710 series has struggled to gain recognition. However, unfortunately, there have been reports indicating that it may feature a downclocked version of the Kirin 710 manufactured on the 14nm process by Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), and this seems likely this time as well. After all, judging from the product certification name (TD-LTE digital mobile phone), it should be a 4G smartphone, which will also bring considerable pressure.
Additionally, judging from the information obtained through the 3C certification for this new device, it supports 22.5W wired charging, indicating that its positioning won't be high considering the charging speed. Although for a device with lower positioning, such charging performance is already quite impressive, battery capacity still matters. Generally, models positioned lower tend to emphasize long battery life. If it were to feature a 6000mAh battery capacity and be paired with the HarmonyOS system, power consumption control for daily use would undoubtedly be excellent. Therefore, from this perspective, Huawei's new device should have the potential to achieve one-day or even two-day battery life with a single charge.
Currently, there's very little buzz surrounding this new 4G phone from Huawei. There are rumors suggesting it might be added to the Huawei Enjoy series, but personally, I feel the product itself may struggle to generate much excitement. Despite Huawei continuing to release new products in the 4G smartphone market, 5G phones have become the mainstream, and users are leaning towards them in terms of choice. Perhaps for Huawei, the crucial challenge lies in maintaining competitiveness in the 4G smartphone market while accelerating the research, development, and promotion of 5G phones. The launch of this new device could be seen as Huawei's final attempt in the 4G smartphone market to retain its market share in this field.
Given the current state of the smartphone market, Huawei phones have overcome network limitations. With the exception of models being cleared from inventory, most new models are equipped with Kirin processors. Whether it's the already released Huawei Nova 12 series or the upcoming Huawei P70 series, consumers can expect a great user experience. Furthermore, Huawei's mid-range phones are gradually gaining momentum. In this scenario, it's not particularly advisable to consider Huawei's lower-end models. After all, the market is now flooded with many competitive products, which poses a significant challenge for Huawei phones.
In the mid to low-end market, we've got the Snapdragon 7+ Gen3 and Snapdragon 8s Gen3 models on the horizon, alongside the Dimensity 8300 and Snapdragon 8 Gen2 devices stepping into the scene. Competition among major manufacturers is fierce, with advancements in battery life, display quality, and even beefed-up primary camera capabilities.
System optimizations across various smartphone brands are also top-notch. So, it's undoubtedly a tough task for this Huawei 4G smartphone to grab users' attention. In fact, its presence might be deemed inconsequential by the market, and could even spark criticism from users.
The bottom line is, the current mid-to-low range smartphone market is witnessing a complex landscape driven by diverse competition, technological innovations, and consumer demands.
So, here's the question: Do you think this Huawei 4G model will generate high market demand? Feel free to reply and discuss.
