Huawei has shaken things up with the launch of the Pura 70 series, their successor to the long-standing P series. The top-of-the-line Pura 70 Ultra (Check out the unboxing of 70 Ultra) boasts some impressive upgrades over the previous-gen Huawei P60 Art. Let’s delve into the key differences.

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1. Design and Display:

The Pura 70 series sports a fresh look with a distinct triangular camera module. The standard version retains a flat design, while the Pro models like the Ultra have slightly curved edges. In contrast, the P60 Art also introduced a distinct camera module, though it opted for a more traditional rectangular shape. Both phones stand out for their innovative camera module designs.

Both phones come with large OLED displays. The Pura 70 Ultra boasts a slightly bigger 6.8-inch screen compared to the P60 Art’s 6.67-inch display. However, both offer a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.

2. Performance:

The performance disparity between the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Huawei P60 Art hinges on their chipsets. The Pura 70 Ultra ditches the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 found in the P60 Art and introduces Huawei’s own Kirin 9010. Benchmarks suggest a significant performance leap for the Pura 70 Ultra. While details about the Kirin 9010’s manufacturing process remain unknown, its 12-core CPU with a 4+6+2 architecture boasts slightly higher clock speeds compared to the Kirin 9000s in the Mate 60 series. This translates to smoother performance and better multitasking capabilities.

Given what we know about the Kirin 9010, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in the P60 Art still holds up as a strong performer. However, as newer chipset generations emerge, it is increasingly seen as outdated.

3. Camera:

Here’s where things get interesting. Both phones have a triple-camera setup on the rear, but the Pura 70 Ultra steals the show with its innovative 1-inch retractable main sensor. This allows for superior optical zoom and greater control over depth of field with its variable aperture. Huawei claims the retractable mechanism is incredibly durable, rated to retract and expand up to 300,000 times. The P60 Art’s main camera uses a more conventional 48MP sensor.

The Pura 70 Ultra also boasts a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom and a dedicated 40MP ultrawide sensor. The P60 Art counters with a 48MP telephoto lens (also with 3.5x zoom) and a 40MP ultrawide sensor.

The Pura 70 Ultra’s telephoto lens allows for macro shots from a mere 5cm distance, a significant improvement over the P60 Art’s 10cm minimum focus distance.

4. Software:

Both phones run on Huawei’s HarmonyOS operating system. However, the Pura 70 Ultra comes with the newer HarmonyOS 4.2 version, which might offer some additional features and optimizations compared to the HarmonyOS 3.1 on the P60 Art.

5. Battery and Charging:

The Pura 70 Ultra packs a slightly larger 5200mAh battery compared to the P60 Art’s 5100mAh. However, both offer impressive fast charging capabilities. The Pura 70 Ultra boasts 100W wired charging and 80W wireless charging, while the P60 Art offers 88W wired and 50W wireless charging.

6. Other Features:

The Pura 70 Ultra boasts a few additional features missing in the P60 Art. This includes dual satellite connectivity for sending messages and calls even in remote areas and the latest generation Kunlun glass for improved scratch resistance.

7. Pricing

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra starts at a steeper price point compared to the P60 Art. The base model with 512GB storage starts at 9999 yuan ($1381), while the P60 Art with the same storage starts at 8988 yuan ($1,241).

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