Huawei launching HarmonyOS NEXT in 2024 with no Android apps

HarmonyOS NEXT does not support Android apps because it is designed as a fully independent operating system, aiming to establish its own ecosystem2. This decision allows Huawei to gain more control over its software and reduce reliance on Google's Android system. As a result, developers need to create native HarmonyOS applications for compatibility with Huawei devices.

HarmonyOS NEXT claims to offer a 30% improvement in performance efficiency and a threefold increase in connectivity speeds between devices1. Additionally, it boasts a 20% reduction in power consumption compared to its predecessor1.