After showcasing every spec, feature, and innovation, Liu Jianyu returned to center stage.
The livestream chat was frozen with anticipation.
It was time.
"Let's talk pricing."
"The Harmony X2 comes in four color options: Midnight Blue, Space Gray, Silver, and the signature Gold Edition I'm holding now."
The four models flashed onto the screen behind him—sleek backshells glowing under spotlights.
The chat burst into life:
"That gold hits different."
"Gray looks clean."
"But how much???"
Jianyu didn't waste time.
He raised his mic.
"We've got four storage options for the Harmony X2."
The screen updated again:
📱 Harmony X2 (5.4" model)
3GB + 32GB — ¥4,999 (≈ $688)
3GB + 64GB — ¥5,299 (≈ $730)
3GB + 128GB — ¥5,799 (≈ $798)
3GB + 256GB — ¥6,399 (≈ $881)
📱 Harmony X2 Pro (6.1" model)
3GB + 32GB — ¥5,399 (≈ $743)
3GB + 64GB — ¥5,799 (≈ $798)
3GB + 128GB — ¥6,299 (≈ $866)
3GB + 256GB — ¥7,199 (≈ $990)
The crowd erupted.
"NO WAY it starts at ¥4,999 again!"
"Didn't increase a cent??"
CS is different. Respect."
"This smashes Samsung's price."
And it did.
Despite having weaker specs in key areas, the Galaxy S6 base model launched at ¥5,299—¥300 more than the Harmony X2's entry version.
CS hadn't raised their prices despite doubling performance, boosting resolution, and adding wireless charging.
It was a statement.
"Other manufacturers keep pushing prices up. CS holds the line."
Jianyu faced the camera again.
"Our pricing reflects who we are. We aim to build trust. This is our bottom line."
This number wasn't pulled from a marketing deck.
It came straight from Haifeng himself.
He knew this phone wouldn't sell like budget models. But it didn't need to.
CS's foundation was still forming. The goal wasn't immediate profit—it was positioning.
And that plan was working.
One night, the Harmony X2 had stolen the spotlight across China's tech scene.
Where did other domestic brands feel pressure?
They saw an opportunity.
"If CS can crack the ceiling, we all rise."
Other manufacturers weren't panicked. They saw a shift in the global order.
If CS could beat Samsung at its own game, China's entire mobile sector might finally break into the high-end international market.
The Harmony X2 wasn't just a product.
It was proof.
"We'll open for pre-orders today," Jianyu announced. "Official sales begin at 10:00 AM on the 15th."
"If you pre-order now with a ¥100 deposit (≈ $13.76) and complete payment before launch day, you'll receive a custom Harmony headset, shipped with your phone."
The countdown had begun.
This wasn't a same-day launch. Haifeng wanted five days of pure publicity.
Time to dominate social media. Time to flood reviews, unboxings, ads, and influencers.
They wouldn't be fighting for attention by the time launch day hit.
They'd own it.
Across every major tech site in China, headlines exploded:
"CS drops Harmony X2—Wireless Charging Era Begins"
"The New King of Specs"
"The Phone That Stunned Samsung"
And across the forums:
"Domestic phones finally beat the giants."
"Harmony X2 is national pride."
"Pre-ordered. No regrets."
The game had changed.
And CS?
They weren't chasing anymore.
They were leading.