“In the midst of a period of global economic slowdown and unprecedented challenges, we have continued to grow and expand our leadership position by providing innovative products and expertise to consumers,” Huawei said in a statement to Engadget. “Our business has shown exceptional resilience in these difficult times.”
Huawei is no longer able to sell new smartphone models with Google Play Store and installed apps due to the US government ban, eluded to some extent by relaunching the P30 Pro, but newer models like Mate 30 Pro do not they have google. Still, he managed to sign a new global patent licensing agreement with Qualcomm, which at least ensures he can still build chips, if he can find a company to make them.
Despite his success this quarter, he may not hold the position for long. In its earnings report for today, Samsung said it expects mobile sales to pick up this quarter when it launches a group of new devices, including two smartphones, at its Unpacked event on August 5 at 10 am ET.
Update 9AM ET: The language was modified to clarify that the Canalys figures reflect the phones sent, rather than sold.
