NCCnovel Chapter 68 Zhang Shiqing's Investigation
Chapter 68 Zhang Shiqing's Investigation
"The Mate will be released next month, and the Honor will be released a month later," Shen Fei said.
"Give the market a buffer. When users see the Mate 2599, they will feel that Huawei's phone has a high cost-performance ratio, but they will still be a little hesitant."
When we launch the Honor phone at 1999, its price-performance ratio will be even more impactful.
"Brilliant!" Yu Dazui was completely impressed. "President Shen, your combination of moves..."
"It's all based on experience." Shen Fei smiled. "In Africa, we first used the T1 to open up the market, and then used the S1 to build the brand."
First, let users know you, then let them trust you.
Ren Zhengfei didn't speak, but slowly got up... After walking around a few times, he suddenly said with emotion.
"President Shen, you're not even 30 yet... When I was your age, I was still in the army."
Back then, we even had to import telephone switches; we dreamed of having our own communication technology.
He turned to look at Shen Fei: "In this era, most people felt that it was better to buy than to build, and better to rent than to buy..."
I originally thought that the future mobile phone market would require us to invest heavily to break through, but I didn't expect that Transsion was already developing mobile operating systems, chips, and targeting the global market.
At this point, he walked up to Shen Fei and extended his hand.
"The collaboration with Transsion is a very important matter."
In recent years, China's mobile phone industry has been relying on us. Whatever you want to do in the future, I will cooperate unconditionally, including in telecommunications services. We at Huawei will fully support you in whatever way is possible.
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It was already dark when they left Huawei. In the car, Huang Tianya couldn't help but ask, "President Shen, when will Transsion's smartphones be available in China?"
"Next year!"
"We'll go back to China after we develop our own chips..."
At this point, Shen Fei suddenly chuckled. Huang Tianya asked in confusion, "Mr. Shen, what's wrong?"
"I suddenly thought of something funny. In October, China Unicom will be introducing Apple's 3G service, but by then, Honor's 1999 phone will already be on the market... The market will definitely be very lively then."
The mobile phone market is destined to change drastically; the price of 1999 is bound to shatter the pricing systems of all feature phone manufacturers.
"Then it's waveguide..."
"Waveguide..." Shen Fei's lips curled into a smile of amusement. He gently opened the car window, looked at the ever-falling buildings, and then gently closed the window again.
"By the time Honor is released, Bird should have already gone bankrupt and been liquidated."
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One week later, at Transsion headquarters in Yangcheng.
A reception ceremony had been set up on the main road in front of the office building, with all employees dressed in uniform, creating a very solemn atmosphere.
After all, the person coming today is indeed of high status.
At 9 a.m., the convoy drove into the Transsion office building.
The car door opened, and Zhang Shiqing got out, followed by a group of people from the National Development and Reform Commission, the Department of Science and Technology, and the Department of Commerce.
Shen Fei immediately stepped forward to greet him: "Secretary Zhang, welcome to Chuanyin to guide our work."
After shaking hands, Zhang Shiqing gently patted his shoulder: "President Shen, I came here because of your reputation."
Others may not know, but we do know that your work in Africa is textbook-worthy.
"Secretary Zhang, you flatter me. It's all thanks to the hard work of the staff and..."
After exchanging pleasantries, Shenfei began to accompany the group on the tour.
The first point is the research and development center.
Shen Fei showed them the laboratory, and then they entered an exhibition hall.
This behavior displeased the leader from the Science and Technology Department who was standing nearby. Just as she was about to speak, Shen Fei spoke up first.
"Secretary Zhang, this is the phone we just saw. It's designed to be rugged and waterproof." Shen Fei handed the phone to Zhang Shiqing.
This is a very substantial phone, equipped with a massive 4500mAh battery. Because it is supplied to the African market, a high-density battery was not used to reduce weight.
This can be considered a specially castrated procedure.
"This phone has excellent specifications and was specifically designed for the rainy season in Africa and construction site environments."
Dustproof, waterproof, shockproof, and reasonably priced at only $299.
Zhang Shiqing nodded, but after looking at the phone, he felt it couldn't compare to a smartphone, so he carefully reminded him, "Your smartphones only cost 349, this phone costs 249, isn't that a bit too expensive?"
"Secretary Zhang, you're an amateur when it comes to this."
Rugged phones have low sales volume, so their overall cost is relatively high, and they are not even available in many places.
Our price of $299 is already a rock-bottom price. For those who truly need it, this phone is an absolute steal.
Zhang Shiqing nodded and didn't say anything more. After all, Shen Fei was right; he was an amateur in this area.
But he knew one thing: the price of niche products could never be compared with the price of mass-produced industrial products.
After everyone had walked around the exhibition hall, the leader of the Science and Technology Department understood something, which startled her so much that she quickly touched her chest.
Fortunately, I didn't say anything.
Her name might be mentioned at next week's meeting.
Led by Shen Fei, the group soon arrived at the Taishan Project laboratory, where Liu Zhihong demonstrated the new features of Taishan 2.0.
For example, split-screen mode allows a phone to be divided into two screens.
However, this is just a technological development project, intended as a technological reserve. After all, current mobile phone screens are still too small, making split-screen operation inconvenient.
But these small features still kept Zhang Shiqing interested for a long time. After all, he hadn't been in Beijing for nothing; he had connections in the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
There are plans for promoting domestically developed operating systems, but unfortunately, we're like a skilled cook without ingredients. Now, it seems... it seems like a coincidence.
Finally, he stared at Shen Fei and said, "Xiao Fei, tell me the truth, how much independent intellectual property rights does this system have?"
It's very important.
Upon hearing this change in address, those around gasped, especially the leaders from the Science and Technology Department. If they were to actually speak, it seemed there was no need for a meeting... it would be a direct appointment or dismissal, or perhaps an investigation order.
Shen Fei understood what he meant, so he said directly: "Currently, the kernel is based on open source development."
However, the application framework, drivers, core applications... are all self-developed, and over the next two years, they will all be replaced with self-developed cores.
Regarding patented technologies, 245 applications have been filed, of which 240 are invention patents.
"Okay." Zhang Shiqing only said one word, "Wait for my news. I'll take you to meet someone next month. It will definitely help with the promotion of your system."
Shen Fei's eyes lit up with surprise. As expected of his good father-in-law, he presented such a wonderful gift on his first visit.
The final stop was the battery laboratory, where Wang Mengyang was leading his team to test next-generation battery samples.
"General Manager Shen, Secretary Zhang."
This is our new battery, with an energy density of 175Wh/kg, an expected cycle life of 2000 cycles, and a capacity retention of 80% at -30 degrees Celsius.
The mass production process is not significantly different from the previous generation, with a slight increase in cost, but it can still achieve approximately 0.9 yuan per Wh.