Huawei has introduced two new desktop computers in the Qingyun line, the W515y and W585y, marking a step in the company’s push for technology independence. Both desktops are built entirely with Chinese components and pair Huawei’s Kirin 9000X processor with locally developed Linux software options. Buyers can choose between UOS V20 from Tongxin or Galaxy Kylin V10 as the operating system, a deliberate choice that forgoes Microsoft Windows and, notably, opts not to use Huawei’s HarmonyOS for these desktop models. Each unit ships with a Huawei-branded keyboard and mouse, while pricing and release dates have not been disclosed.
Hardware details provided so far describe the Kirin 9000X as an eight-core Arm-based chip with 16 threads running at 2.5 GHz. The design could be a big.LITTLE configuration or a big-core only system on chip. The desktops support quad-channel LPDDR5x memory and can accommodate both flash storage and conventional hard drives. Physical specifications emphasize compactness, with a weight of about 3.6 kg and a width just under 300 mm.
Port selection targets a wide range of use cases, with a Type-C USB connector and three standard USB 3.2 ports on the front panel, and four additional USB connections on the rear. The back panel also provides wired network connectivity, a legacy serial interface, and dual video outputs via VGA and HDMI. Huawei presents the Qingyun line as a domestically sourced desktop option tailored for users and organizations seeking alternatives to foreign hardware and software, though further technical specifics and market availability remain to be announced.
