Smartphones

Huawei’s HarmonyOS 2.0 is still based on Android

As broken down by software developers

Published

December 27, 2020

Luigi Leonardo

Since the landmark loss of Google’s Android, Huawei has persistently struggled to create its own in-house alternative. The Chinese company hopes to transition away from Google going forward. After months of waiting, Huawei finally announced a definite timeline for their phones. However, it might not be the savior Huawei was expecting. Despite the branding, Huawei’s HarmonyOS 2.0 is still based on Android.

Reported by XDA Developers, a software developer recently tested the first Harmony OS 2.0 beta. The developer, shown through a video on Chinese video platform Bilibili, created a simple app for Huawei’s system. It’s designed only to evoke a response from the operating system. After some comparisons, HarmonyOS 2.0 throws up the same message as Android Kitkat 4.4.4. The only difference is “HarmonyOS” replacing where “Android” should be.

After the video, XDA Developers’ own sources broke down the operating system, revealing a structure remarkable similar to Android’s. Revealed by using HarmonyOS on a virtual device, the system’s partition uses Android’s framework.

Despite Huawei’s promise for an in-house system, HarmonyOS is still Android-based. Since the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is, as it says, “open source,” Huawei can definitely (and legally) deliver an operating system based on Android, albeit without Google Mobile Services. However, it’s definitely not the expectation.

If it means anything, Huawei previously declared AOSP as a steppingstone for a truly independent operating system. HarmonyOS could still evolve into its own thing in the future. But, at the moment, it still relies on Android.

After the beta, HarmonyOS 2.0 is expected to roll out to smartphones in 2021.

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OPPO Find X9s now official in PH: Price, availability, pre-order info

Everyday premium arrives

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has also introduced the OPPO Find X9s in the Philippines, offering a more accessible premium experience for everyday users.

The device is priced at PHP 69,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores. Early buyers will receive a Portable Power Gift Box.

The Find X9s officially goes on sale on May 15, available through:

OPPO Online Store
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online store purchases include the Portable Power Gift Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee offers the gift box bundle.

Key highlights

The OPPO Find X9s features a 50MP Hasselblad co-developed triple camera system with 4K recording across all lenses. It also packs a 7025mAh battery, slim 7.99mm design, and durability ratings up to IP69, making it a balanced daily driver.

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OPPO Find X9 Ultra lands in PH: Price, availability, pre-order perks

Creator flagship unveiled

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO is bringing its camera-focused flagship, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, to the Philippines with a strong push toward creators and mobile imaging.

The device is priced at PHP 99,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders open April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers will receive a Flagship Imaging Photography Box as a freebie.

The Find X9 Ultra becomes widely available on May 15 via:

OPPO Online Store
Shopee
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online purchases include additional perks such as the Photography Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee buyers get the Photography Box bundle.

Key highlights

Built for creators, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra features a 200MP Hasselblad main camera with advanced zoom capabilities. It supports 4K and 8K video recording with Dolby Vision, paired with a large 7050mAh battery and fast wired and wireless charging.

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OPPO Find N6 now in PH: Price, pre-order, availability

Foldable flagship arrives

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has officially launched the OPPO Find N6 in the Philippines, positioning it as its premium foldable built for productivity and multitasking.

The device is priced at PHP 139,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers who pre-order get a 1-year extended warranty and a chance to join a DJI raffle.

Early availability rolls out on May 1 via telco partners:

Globe GPlan 2499 with PHP 73,600 cashout
Smart Infinity Plan 5000

Both plans include a 1-year extended warranty.

The official retail release happens on May 15, available through:

OPPO Brand Stores
OPPO Online Store
Shopee

Online store buyers may receive an AI Pen Kit (limited) alongside the extended warranty.

Key highlights

The OPPO Find N6 features an 8.12-inch foldable inner display designed for tablet-like productivity. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and packs a 6000mAh battery for all-day use.