Huawei set the trend for foldable phone design by launching the Huawei Pura X last year. This year, it unveiled the Pura X Max as an updated version of the existing model. Since the first-generation product was launched, there have been reports that other brands will follow suit. In fact, the first Apple foldable phone, which is tentatively called the iPhone Ultra and launching in September, is also expected to sport the same design. Meanwhile, Samsung has already launched its iteration with the same design called the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Yes, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is not a large foldable phone like last year’s Z Fold 7. It sports the new wide foldable form factor, as is expected to take Samsung’s lead in the foldable market even further ahead. Here’s a look at the comparison between the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Huawei Pura X Max to know which wide-style foldable truly reigns supreme.
2Display Performance
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main screen (4:3 ratio, 120Hz, 3,000 nits); 5.5-inch cover screen (120Hz).
- Huawei Pura X Max: 7.7-inch LTPO OLED inner panel (16:10 aspect ratio, 120Hz, 1,440Hz PWM); 5.4-inch LTPO outer panel with Kunlun Glass 2 protection.
Both screens deliver impressive visuals, but they serve different priorities. Samsung shifted to a 4:3 aspect ratio on its main display, which excels at dual-app multitasking and reading, though standard widescreen videos still reveal letterbox bars. Huawei’s 7.7-inch panel adopts a 16:10 format that presents video playback with smaller black bars. Additionally, Huawei’s advanced high-frequency PWM dimming makes reading in low-light environments far easier on the eyes.
Winner: Huawei Pura X Max | Superior media playback panel.
