Xiaomi and OPPO are reportedly testing Huawei's HongMeng OS

Based on a Tweet by Global Times China, Chinese smartphone makers including Xiaomi and OPPO are reportedly testing Huawei's HongMeng operating system.

Photo from Global Times

To compete with Google's Android

If true, it makes sense as Huawei's own OS will definitely need support from other mobile phone makers to compete with Google's Android.

Huawei Central also noted that if domestic (Chinese) phone makers will support HongMeng, it will set the foundation for its global expansion with the support of one billion users.

To recall, 3 among the top 5 global phone makers are Chinese brands. It includes Huawei (number 2), Xiaomi (number 4), and OPPO (number 5).

Chinese #smartphone makers including #Xiaomi and #OPPO, are reportedly testing #Huawei’s operating system #HongMeng OS.When asked by the Global Times when the new system, which could challenge #Google’s @Android, will be launched, Huawei executive Shao Yang said, “It’s a secret.” pic.twitter.com/r9EgxHeGam

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) June 11, 2019

Huawei executive Shao Yang said that it is still a secret when will the new OS will be launched though.

Update: Huawei denied the news and added, "Any information to this effect would be released through official channels".

See also: Highlights of Huawei's HarmonyOS, do we really need it?

What do you guys think?

Sources: Global Times, Huawei Central