Huawei has officially brought its Pura 80 Ultra to global markets, and it’s making headlines for one key reason: a world-first switchable telephoto lens. Announced on July 10, in the UAE, the phone aims to push mobile photography into new territory—blending innovation with a bold flagship design.
World’s first switchable dual-lens telephoto leads the way
At the heart of the Pura 80 Ultra’s appeal is its groundbreaking dual-lens telephoto system. The rear camera setup includes a 50MP 1-inch RYYB main sensor (f/1.6–f/4.0), a 40MP ultrawide camera (f/2.2), and a 1.5MP spectral sensor to enhance color accuracy. But the real showstopper is the 50MP 1/1.28-inch telephoto sensor—the largest of its kind on any smartphone—delivering 3.7x (83mm) and 9.4x (212mm) optical zoom via a motorized periscope module. Some older Galaxy flagships, like the Galaxy S23 Ultra, offered 10x periscope telephoto—but the sensor was tiny (1/3.52″) in comparison.
Design-wise, the phone doesn’t hold back. It features a polished aluminum frame, second-gen Kunlun Glass on both the front and back, and a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED panel (2848×1276, 120Hz) underneath that reaches 3000 nits of peak brightness.
According to unofficial sources, the phone is powered by the brand’s in-house Kirin 9020 chip, is paired with 16GB RAM and up to 1TB of storage, and runs on Android-based EMUI 15. The 5,170 mAh battery (5,700 mAh in China) supports 100W wired and 80W wireless charging.
One caveat: while the Chinese version includes 5G and satellite connectivity via HarmonyOS 5.1 (free of Android), the global version ships with 4G-only and no satellite support. That could be a sticking point for users, given its flagship positioning.
Pricing and availability
The Pura 80 Ultra is available in Black and Gold finishes and starts at ¥9,999 (around $1,400) in China. Global pricing and release details haven’t been fully revealed yet, but more information is expected soon via Huawei’s official channels.
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(Source: Huawei)
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