Huawei’s Mate 60 series is breaking sales records and making a big impact in the smartphone market. However, the company is also facing controversy around the world over how it obtained some of the technologies used in these models. For example, the use of memory from South Korean chip maker SK Hynix in the Mate 60 suggests that the US embargo has been somehow bypassed. Now, SK Hynix has finally issued a statement denying the news of supplying memory units to Huawei.
Memory chip maker – SK Hynix denies Huawei supply after Mate 60 Pro teardown turmoil
Last week’s Mate 60 teardown videos clearly show that Huawei used SK Hynix memory chips in the new flagships. As you know, back in 2019, the US government has imposed a number of restrictions on Huawei, including a ban on the export of American technology to the company. This has made it difficult for Huawei to obtain the components it needs to manufacture its smartphones.
The use of SK Hynix memory in the Mate 60 Pro suggests that Huawei may have found a way to bypass the US sanctions. This has raised concerns in Washington, where some lawmakers are calling for further restrictions on Huawei. SK Hynix has denied supplying memory units to Huawei. The company said in a statement that it does not export products to Huawei or any other entities on the US Entity List.
SK Hynix no longer does business with Huawei since the introduction of the U.S. restrictions against the company and with regard to the issue we started an investigation to find out more details.
However, the denial from SK Hynix has done little to quell the controversy. Some experts believe that Huawei may have obtained the memory chips through a third party or by using a front company. The outcome of the SK Hynix memory controversy is still uncertain. However, it is clear that Huawei is facing a number of challenges as it tries to navigate the US sanctions.
The company’s future in the global smartphone market is now more uncertain than ever. However, Huawei seems determined to continue doing whatever it is doing. The Chinese tech giant launched the Mate 60 Pro+ model despite all the controversy, openly challenging the United States.
RELATED:
- Huawei Mate 60 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Specs…
- Huawei Mate 60 “Smart Window” case may retail at 199 Yuan
- Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ launched with 6.82-inch OLED 120Hz display, Kirin 9000s, 48MP triple cameras, satellite connectivity
- Huawei Mate 60 Scores Big in China, With 1 Million Units Sold in Just 5 Days
- Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei encourages talent development amid US sanctions
