People remain keen on Huawei compared to Android and Apple.
People remain keen on Huawei compared to Android and Apple.
In the US, many people show little interest in Huawei for several reasons. Security issues are a big factor—since the company is partially managed by the Chinese government and has faced recent scandals, importing devices is complicated. Without a local app store, users are forced to either install apps from unofficial sources or use those approved by the CCP, which most people avoid. Despite Huawei’s quality products, the lack of accessibility makes it hard to care about them. If you manage to get one, you must manually install software to prevent concerns about surveillance.
I never believe in anything tied too closely to the CCP. The same goes for Honor—don’t get caught up in that split branding and rebranding act pretending to be something reliable.
People shouldn't rely on Apple or Google, but when compared to the CCP, they seem like Santa Claus. They've done a lot of questionable things, and it's so much that their products are banned in the US due to worries about espionage (though not without basis). All these companies have flaws, but they differ greatly in severity. Rarely, perhaps every few months. Most of their followers come from the US, and unless their offerings are genuinely compelling, they won't resonate with American audiences. Linus and his team understand that releasing a Huawei review could alienate a significant portion of their audience or turn them off completely.
It doesn't need to happen often, just enough to cover the basics. I agree with "dislike into the oblivion" for something related to Chinese culture, if it's interesting the CCP connection should be mentioned in the video. It would probably be better than some recent videos that just aim to create content without substance.
The CCP angle isn't about politics. It's about the fact that intellectual property doesn't matter to the CCP and hasn't been a priority for a long time. Giving market share to firms aligned with the CCP leads to stagnation, limited innovation, poor quality control, etc. Why? Because potential rivals who remain are unwilling to invest in new IP; any they create will quickly be stolen. Entering China isn't beneficial for companies or consumers in the long run, and partnering with firms connected to the CCP is even riskier.
with what you mentioned, I feel somewhat aligned, but the real point is the services they offer and how it stacks up against Google or other platforms. Security is a key concern—how do they protect your data? For instance, do they regularly back up your information, like syncing photos? This is why I stopped doing that. Regarding photos, their compression makes them less appealing compared to options like Google Photos. General app availability is decent, but overall confidence isn’t high. What bothers me most is the push for mandatory logins; a real alternative shouldn’t need you to sign in. Cookies and app data exist, but there are more reliable, secure local backups. (Yes, I’ve kept the app installed forever, though I never logged in or agreed to their privacy terms; it’s frustrating.)