Huawei's first TV could also be the world's first 5G 8K TV.

Engadget contacted Huawei, but the company declined to comment. Although it is forbidden to sell most of its products in the United States for reasons of national security, Huawei remains popular in Europe and Asia. The company has overtaken Apple in 2017, becoming the world's second largest smartphone manufacturer after Samsung. As sales of Samsung phones and iPhones start to fall, Huawei is constantly growing. But Huawei's global success has come up against some obstacles, largely thanks to US authorities. The Trump administration has threatened to reconsider sharing intelligence with its allies if they were using Huawei's 5G network equipment.

While 8K TV shows are still rare, 4K TVs are quickly becoming the norm, which means TV manufacturers are turning to the next big thing. The next PlayStation should support 8K resolution. Samsung and Sony have both started selling 8K TVs, although 8K content is still relatively rare. Samsung recently released its Q900 8K TV, which costs $ 70,000. Sony released an 8K TV this year will also cost you $ 70,000.

While 8K may be too expensive for the average consumer, it's only a matter of time before that changes. As more and more households purchase smart home appliances that operate in 5G, a connected Smart TV becomes a useful hub. As VentureBeat Note, the Huawei 5G TV could also serve as a router for other devices.