Huawei could be about to stir interest in the foldable phone market again. A new leak points to a mid-range version of its Pura X foldable, a device that made headlines earlier this year for being the first to use a widescreen 16:10 aspect ratio.
The original Pura X launched in March 2025 in China for around $1,250 and quickly caught attention for offering more of a tablet-like feel in a foldable format. Reports claim it’s already found more than 700,000 users. Now, according to tipster Digital Chat Station, Huawei is working on a follow-up that trims the price down to 5,999 yuan (about $840).
To get there, Huawei may have to dial back some of the performance specs. But the leak suggests the new model will keep the key attraction: a 6.3-inch widescreen display in that unusual 16:10 format. That could make it one of the first “affordable” foldables to offer a truly different take on design.
The timing looks right for Huawei. Its experimental Mate XTs tri-fold is tipped to cross the one-million user mark thanks to iterative improvements and a lower entry price. And with rumors swirling that Apple is preparing its iPhone Fold in a similar widescreen aspect ratio, Huawei’s decision to double down on the Pura X series suggests it sees the format as a solid bet.
If the reports hold up, Huawei’s mid-range Pura X could open the door for more buyers to try foldables without spending flagship money. It would also reinforce Huawei’s lead in China’s growing foldable market at a time when rivals like Samsung are trying to hold their ground.
That said, availability remains unclear. The Pura X never launched outside China, so it’s uncertain whether Huawei will bring the mid-range follow-up to a global audience.
(Source: DCS on Weibo)
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