Huawei has reported that HarmonyOS 6 has reached 70.1 million installations, a figure that highlights the rapid adoption of its Android-independent software platform. This growth matters to users in China because it confirms that a significant portion of the market is shifting away from proprietary mobile operating systems toward a domestic alternative. The increase from 66 million devices reported earlier at the Huawei Developer Conference on June 12 demonstrates consistent momentum for the operating system.
Huawei reports 70.1 million HarmonyOS 6 devices, aiming for 100 million total by 2026
The software powers a wide range of devices including smartphones, tablets, personal computers, wearables, and Internet of Things hardware. HarmonyOS has established itself as the second-largest smartphone operating system in China according to some market metrics. This market position enables Huawei to sustain a significant share of the domestic mobile sector while operating without Google services.
Huawei is targeting over 100 million total installations for the combined HarmonyOS 5 and HarmonyOS 6 user bases by the end of 2026. The company is simultaneously preparing the next generation of its software with HarmonyOS 7. This upcoming version was previewed at the same developer conference and emphasizes artificial intelligence, agent-based intelligence, and spatial computing capabilities.
The broader open-source ecosystem surrounding HarmonyOS now supports more than 1.3 billion devices across all connected categories. The extensive user base offers developers a substantial audience for creating and distributing applications. Ongoing ecosystem growth reinforces Huawei's long-term plan to maintain an independent hardware and software business.
Source: GIZMOCHINA
