Huawei plans to launch an 8K and 5G TV before the end of 2019, reports Nikkei, quoting sources close to the case. The 5G modem included directly in the TV would stream content directly without the need for a box or a fixed internet connection. Even better, this one could even router service for other connected objects of the home, teaches us the publication.
Huawei: a 5G TV for streaming 8K video content
As 4K begins to dominate in the homes, it is certain that the 8K TV segment will be niche for several years. But the builders are starting to present their products. Samsung and LG have introduced 8K TVs at CES 2019 and Sony has even launched a 98-inch 8K TV. Where Huawei's proposal seems particularly interesting is that the 5G modem can in theory allow to stream 8K videos without the need for a WiFi connection to spectacular speeds.
Of course, the usefulness of such a product as early as is practically nil. The first commercial 5G network is just available in South Korea. China, Japan and the United States should soon follow. In France, it will be necessary to wait until 2020 but few users will be able to really benefit from it. There is also the question of the availability of 8K content. Still today, the 4K is far from the norm, we do not risk watching series or movies in 8K before long. But we at least know that brands think seriously for a medium-term future. The PS5 will be compatible 8K, it's official.
