Samsung may be the biggest name in foldables, but when it comes to real innovation, Huawei is making all the bold moves.
The company has already given us book-style and clamshell foldable, and last year, it launched the world’s first tri-fold. Now, Huawei is back with yet another unique form factor: the Pura X, the industry’s first wide foldable smartphone.
At first glance, the Pura X might seem a little unconventional, but it actually makes a lot of sense. Think of it as a clamshell foldable, but wider. Instead of the narrow flip-style foldable, we’re used to, the Pura X gives you extra screen real estate in a horizontal format—something that could change how we use foldable phones.
Huawei Pura X Specifications
On the outside, the Pura X has a 3.5-inch OLED cover display with a 1:1 aspect ratio and a 980×980 resolution. It’s not your typical tall and narrow cover screen—it’s more of a compact, square-shaped display.
Open it up, and you’re greeted with a 6.3-inch OLED main screen boasting a 2120×1320 resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. That extra vertical space means more room for reading documents, browsing the web, and running two apps side by side without feeling cramped.
The camera system on the Pura X is no afterthought. It packs a 50 MP primary sensor with OIS, a 40 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8 MP telephoto sensor with 3.5x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom.
On the front, there’s a 10.7 MP selfie camera. But as with most foldable, the primary camera can double as a selfie shooter.
The device is available with 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB storage. Keeping everything running is a 4,720 mAh battery with 66W wired charging and 40W wireless charging.
The Pura X also debuts Hongmeng OS 5, the latest version of Huawei’s in-house operating system. But as usual, Huawei is keeping the chipset a mystery, refusing to disclose what SoC is powering this device.
The Pura X is also IPX8-rated for water resistance and comes with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, satellite communication, and has USB 3.1 Type-C port.
Huaewi Pura X Collector’s Edition
Alongside the regular variant, Huawei also launched the Pura X in a Collector Edition. The device comes in a tri-color leather back cover and a few extras, including satellite communication. The Collector’s Edition is also available with 16GB of RAM and storage options of 512GB or 1TB.
Pricing
Pricing starts at RMB 7,499 ($1,038) for the base model, while the Collection Edition comes in at RMB 8,999 ($1,245). It’s not cheap, but for a foldable with this level of innovation, it’s clear Huawei is aiming for the premium crowd.
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