Huawei is gearing up to roll out its first commercial AI-powered laptop by April, which is expected to showcase entirely homegrown components, including the Kunpeng-920 processor.
Huawei, the renowned Chinese tech conglomerate, seems poised to expand its footprint in the local tech arena. It’s making waves in both the mobile and AI landscapes, and now, it’s setting its sights on the commercial PC sector. According to a well-known industry insider, @tphuang, this new venture will see Huawei offer a PC crafted from its own components. This strategy not only simplifies the supply chain but also opens new vistas for market entry.
In a tweet shared by @tphuang, details about the upcoming device reveal that it will feature Huawei’s own Kunpeng-920 CPU, a 7nm processor clocked at 2.6GHz. Moreover, the laptop will be supported by a fully domestic power management IC. What’s particularly notable is the localized focus, utilizing HarmonyOS tailored for PCs and DeepSeek technology designed for edge AI capabilities. If things go as planned, this laptop could hit the market by April.
There’s been quite a buzz around this forthcoming release, even though precise specifications remain under wraps. What we do know, courtesy of updates from Huawei Central, is that the laptop will fall under Huawei’s “Qingyun” collection. This series includes a wide array of enterprise products, extending from laptops to televisions. Similar to Microsoft’s Copilot+ devices, Huawei is keen to jump onto the AI PC trend, but with a unique focus on the domestic market.
One of the striking aspects of this new laptop is its composition of purely Chinese-made parts. The Kunpeng-920 processor, at its heart, leverages ARMv8 architecture and is available in various configurations, scaling up to 64 cores. Although initially designed for servers, Huawei offers versions with lower core counts—ideal for broader commercial use.
This upcoming device will run on a specialized version of HarmonyOS, complemented by DeepSeek for on-the-edge AI functions. Enthusiasts and Huawei loyalists are eager to witness the performance and capabilities of this entirely in-house developed machine. While an official launch date hasn’t been confirmed, word on the street is it will debut in April. It’s certainly an exciting prospect for those following Huawei’s bold moves in tech innovation.
