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.
5Camera Systems
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Dual rear camera module featuring a 50MP primary sensor and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor.
- Huawei Pura X Max: Triple XMAGE camera setup with a 50MP variable aperture main lens (f/1.4-f/4.0), a 50MP periscope telephoto (3.5x optical zoom), and a 12.5MP ultra-wide lens.
Samsung streamline its photography hardware this year by dropping the dedicated rear telephoto lens on the standard Z Fold 8, leaving users to rely on digital crop zoom from the primary sensor. On the front, Samsung provides sharper 10MP shooters on both the cover and folding screens, delivering crisp video calls and clear self-portraits. However, Huawei takes a more complete approach overall.
The Pura X Max combines its dual 8MP front cameras with a versatile triple rear camera module. The physical variable aperture generates natural optical background blur, while the 50MP periscope lens delivers sharp distant shots that Samsung’s digital crop cannot match.
Winner: Huawei Pura X Max | Versatile optical zoom system.
