- Huawei Qingyun W515y and W585y replace Windows with Linux systems made in China
- Both machines use the Kirin 9000X, a chip still shrouded in mystery
- HarmonyOS missing as UnionTech UOS and Galaxy Kylin aim to replace Western operating systems
Huawei has introduced two new desktop workstations, the Qingyun W515y and W585y, aimed squarely at China’s domestic computing market.
Both systems are powered by the Kirin 9000X processor and use operating systems developed entirely in China, suggesting a move away from reliance on Western software.
Huawei has promoted HarmonyOS across all of its product lines, but none of these models run that system.
Hardware consistency over radical change
The two devices ship with UnionTech’s UOS V20 or Galaxy Kylin V10, two Linux-based platforms designed to serve as Windows replacements in enterprise environments.
The Qingyun W515y and W585y share identical hardware dimensions, measuring 11.5 x 3.7 x 12.4 inches and weighing 7.9 pounds without an optical drive or hard drive.
The chassis remains unchanged from the previous Qingyun W515x and W585x, retaining the same front and rear connectivity options.
Users will find multiple USB Type-A ports, a USB Type-C port, HDMI and VGA outputs, as well as audio and Ethernet jacks.
The optional DVD-RW drive seems like a nod to traditional users rather than a modern necessity.
Huawei includes the K100 wired keyboard and M100 wired mouse in both models, underscoring its focus on ready-to-deploy enterprise systems rather than consumer PCs.
At the heart of both mobile workstations is the Kirin 9000X processor, a chip that Huawei has yet to officially detail.
Reports indicate that it is an eight-core, 16-thread processor running at 2.5 GHz, replacing the Kirin 9000C found in previous workstations.
While it is based on the Arm architecture, its lineage goes back to previous chips produced by TSMC, raising questions about how much of the current design remains under Chinese control.
For business laptop users and enterprise environments, these systems suggest a broader state-driven goal: reducing dependence on America’s software and hardware ecosystems.
Huawei has not revealed pricing, performance data, and real-world compatibility results for these devices.
It therefore remains uncertain whether these laptops mark a genuine breakthrough or simply another cautious experiment in China’s long quest for digital independence.
Via TomsHardware
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