Chinese brands suspend operations for Lunar New Year celebrations

With the arrival of the Lunar New Year, technology companies in China are taking a pause in their operations. Most brands are expected to resume operations by mid-February. This timeframe will be a platform for the announcements of several highly anticipated devices.

At the same time, China’s tech companies are taking a pause.

February announcements: Oppo, Xiaomi and Realme

There are several high-profile launches predicted for February. Oppo plans to unveil the Find N5 foldable smartphone, Xiaomi is preparing to announce the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and Realme is set to launch the Neo 7 SE. These devices promise to be the big new products of the season and set the tone of competition in the market.

Find N5.

Huawei’s Pocket 3: thinner, lighter, more affordable

March is going to be a busy time for Huawei. The company is going to unveil the Pocket 3, a foldable smartphone in a “clamshell” form factor aimed at a female audience. The Pocket 3 is rumored to be not only smaller and lighter than its predecessor, but will also offer innovative features that will surprise its competitors.

The Pocket 3

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In addition, the Pocket 3 is expected to come in two versions, but details about the differences between the two have not yet been revealed.

The Pocket 3 is also expected to come in two versions.

Confirmation from Richard Yu: affordable smartphone in March

Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group, hinted on Weibo about the release of a new smartphone in March. He noted that the device will be available to a wide audience, emphasizing: “The phone we will release in March will be able to be afforded by everyone.” No specific details on the device’s specs have been released yet, but the announcement has heightened interest in Huawei’s March announcements.

Huawei’s new smartphone will be available in March.

Pura 80 series: delayed until Q2

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The Huawei Pura 80 series, which is supposed to be the follow-up to last year’s Pura 70 lineup, is facing a delayed release date. According to insiders, the new flagship won’t arrive until May or June at the earliest, which is in line with leaks about a second-quarter launch.

According to insiders.

What’s in store for us?

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2024 was packed with new products from Huawei, and 2025 promises to keep up. A string of launches will begin in March that will drum up interest in both foldable smartphones and the brand’s more traditional flagships. Stay tuned for updates and don’t miss out on any new details!”

Huawei’s latest announcement is expected to be announced in March.