Huawei’s latest flagship, the Pura 80 Ultra, officially launched in China on June 11, 2025, joining the Pura 80, 80 Pro, and 80 Pro+ models.
It’s a clear statement of intent, world-class photography gear and flagship-grade hardware, even amid global chip restrictions.
Dual Telephoto Lenses, One Sensor
The Ultra’s headline feature? A switchable dual-telephoto camera system that uses a single 1/1.28‑inch sensor shared between two periscopic lenses, one offering 3.7× zoom (50 MP) and another pushing to 9.4× (12.5 MP). It’s done through a tiny prism inside the camera module — clever engineering that cuts hardware complexity while delivering flexible optical zoom.
Impressive Image Quality
The main lens is a 50 MP shooter with a variable aperture (f/1.6–4.0), built around a 1″ sensor that delivers up to 16 stops of dynamic range in some lighting scenarios.
There’s also a 40 MP ultrawide camera onboard.
Huawei’s own XMAGE AI imaging engine further refines photos, particularly low-light scenes and portraits.
Display and Build
The Pura 80 Ultra features a 6.8‑inch LTPO OLED display with adaptive refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz, peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits, and touch sampling up to 300 Hz. It’s protected by the rugged second-gen Kunlun Glass, offering high scratch and drop resistance. Receive ratings include IP68/IP69 for water and dust protection.
Specs and Battery
Powered by the Kirin 9020 chipset (7 nm), with 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage.
Also, The 5,700 mAh battery supports 100W wired, 80W wireless, and reverse charging functions.
For the international users, it runs EMUI 15; in China, it ships with HarmonyOS 5.1, which adds AI assistant features like noise cancellation and privacy-focused enhancements.
Pricing and Availability
The Ultra model starts at CNY 9,999 (≈ US$1,390) and is due on sale from June 26 in China. The Pro and Pro+ models launched earlier on June 14, and the base Pura 80 is expected in July. International availability remains unconfirmed beyond the domestic rollout.