In Depth: Huawei’s HarmonyOS Next Is Set to Rival iOS and Android

Huawei Technologies may be close to succeeding where Microsoft, Samsung and Alibaba failed: fielding a formidable third mobile operating system to compete with Apple’s iOS and the open-source Android.

The Chinese tech giant’s HarmonyOS Next, unveiled in January as the newest version of its proprietary operating system, marked a significant departure from the previous Android-compatible versions. The move signaled Huawei's determination to establish its own self-sufficient ecosystem of mobile applications like those built around iOS and Android.