Huawei hopes to release 5G phones despite US sanctions TechRadar Skip to main content TechRadar is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. Huawei hopes to release 5G phones despite US sanctions By Steve McCaskill published 6 October 2022 Huawei's access to 5G tech has been limited by blacklisting (Image credit: Huawei) Audio player loading… Chinese mobile giant Huawei has reportedly developed strategies to bypass the impact of US sanctions that limit its access to US technology and launch 5G-enabled smartphones as early as next year. The company, which briefly overtook Samsung as the world's biggest manufacturer in 2020, is blacklisted by the US government – affecting its supply of everything from software to processors. Although Huawei stockpiled components and has sought to bring as much development as possible in-house, the restrictions have limited its ability to develop and manufacture smartphones, especially those with 5G. Huawei US The Huawei P50, for example shipped with only support for 4G services. However, the Financial Times (opens in new tab) says the company plans to use less advanced chips that can still connect to next-generation networks. While this risks an inferior user experience compared to earlier Huawei devices or those from rivals, it would provide Huawei with a route back to market.> Here's our pick of the best mobile plans for businesses (opens in new tab) > Huawei banned from UK 5G networks (opens in new tab) > HarmonyOS 2: what you need to know about Huawei's new operating system (opens in new tab) One source told the newspaper that the company "cannot wait forever", especially given its contracting domestic market share. Consumers are said to balking at the relatively high price of Huawei's devices given they lack 5G and are opting for products made by its rivals like Xiaomi and Oppo. Another workaround could be working with a non-sanctioned manufacturer to build a phone case that would enable 5G. The blacklisting of Huawei formed part of a wider assault on the company in the years prior, with Washington deeming its equipment to be a national security risk. Huawei has persistently denied any allegations of wrongdoing. Although it was effectively frozen out of the market in the US, Huawei's networking division did supply a number of smaller, rural operators who rely on the firm's relatively inexpensive gear. The US government has approved a funding package for these carriers to strip out this equipment and replace it with alternatives. Meanwhile, restrictions on US firms doing business with Huawei have been loosened slightly so that they can participate in international standards activities with the company. Huawei has been contacted for comment.Here are the best 5G phones (opens in new tab) available today Steve McCaskillSteve McCaskill is TechRadar Pro's resident mobile industry expert, covering all aspects of the UK and global news, from operators to service providers and everything in between. He is a former editor of Silicon UK and journalist with over a decade's experience in the technology industry, writing about technology, in particular, telecoms, mobile and sports tech, sports, video games and media. See more Networking news Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to theTechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST POPULARMOST SHARED1I tried the weirdest-looking Bluetooth speaker in the world, and I utterly adore it2You may not have to sell a body part to afford the Nvidia RTX 4090 after all3My days as a helpful meat shield are over, thanks to the Killer Klown horror game4100% on Rotten Tomatoes: 7 new critically-acclaimed dramas you may have missed5I won't buy the Google Pixel 7 unless it fixes these three Pixel 6 problems1We finally know what 'Wi-Fi' stands for - and it's not what you think2Best laptops for designers and coders 3Miofive 4K Dash Cam review4Logitech's latest webcam and headset want to relieve your work day frustrations5Best offers on Laptops for Education – this festive season Technology Magazines (opens in new tab)● (opens in new tab)The best tech tutorials and in-depth reviewsFrom$12.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)