Huawei has unveiled the Pura X, a new foldable smartphone in China that brings an innovative design and premium specifications. The device, which follows Huawei’s Mate X series, features a clamshell-style foldable form factor and aims to offer a high-end tablet experience alongside its compact smartphone design.
Key Specifications and Features
- Display: The Huawei Pura X sports a 6.3-inch internal screen with a 2,120 × 1,320 resolution, a variable refresh rate (1-120 Hz), 300 Hz touch sampling rate, and 1440 Hz PWM dimming for smooth visuals. The secondary external screen is a 3.5-inch panel with a 980 × 980 resolution.
- Performance: While Huawei has not officially disclosed the chipset, it is speculated that the Kirin 9010 or a variant of it powers the device.
- Cameras: The rear camera setup includes:
- 50 MP main sensor with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
- 40 MP ultra-wide-angle lens
- 8 MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom
- Memory & Storage:
- Base model: 12GB RAM + 256GB/512GB storage
- Collection Edition: 16GB RAM + 512GB/1TB storage
- Battery & Charging:
- 4,720 mAh battery
- 66W wired fast charging
- 40W wireless charging
- Connectivity & Features:
- 5G connectivity
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.2
- Satellite communication (Collection Edition only)
- USB 3.1 Type-C, NFC
- IPX8 water resistance
Pricing and Availability
The Huawei Pura X is priced at RMB 7,499 (~$1,038) for the base variant, while the premium Collection Edition starts at RMB 8,999 (~$1,245). Currently, the device is available exclusively in China, with no confirmation on a global launch.
With its unique design, cutting-edge display technology, and versatile camera setup, the Huawei Pura X is positioned as a strong competitor in the foldable smartphone market, directly rivaling Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series. Whether it will make its way to international markets remains to be seen.