Huawei Pura 80 Ultra Launch: Dual‑Lens Zoom, 1‑Inch Sensor and 5,700 mAh Battery

Why This Phone Matters

Huawei’s Pura line has always focused on cameras, but the Pura 80 Ultra goes further: it fits two separate periscope zoom lenses (3.7× and 9.4×) onto a single 1/1.28‑inch sensor using a movable prism. The trick saves space, keeps the phone slimmer, and gives photographers a wider optical range without cropping quality.

Camera Features

Module	Key Specs	What It Delivers
Main	50 MP, 1‑inch RYYB, variable ƒ/1.6–ƒ/4.0	Big sensor + variable aperture for low‑light & portrait depth
Telephoto 1	50 MP, ƒ/2.4, 83 mm (3.7×)	Mid‑range optical zoom, OIS
Telephoto 2	12.5 MP*, ƒ/3.6, 212 mm (9.4×)	Long‑range optical zoom, OIS
Ultra‑wide	40 MP, 13 mm	Landscape & macro flexibility

*Lower megapixel count is due to sensor cropping when the prism switches paths.

Huawei adds AI image‑stacking (SuperPixGain HDR 2.0) to improve dynamic range up to 16 EV, and its XMAGE engine now detects landmarks and serves on‑screen info in real time.

Full Specifications at a Glance

Spec	Detail
Display	6.8‑inch LTPO OLED, 1–120 Hz, up to 3,000 nits (quad‑curved, Kunlun Glass 2)
Chipset	Not disclosed (Huawei keeps details private amid U.S. sanctions)
RAM / Storage	16 GB + 512 GB or 1 TB
Battery	5,700 mAh, 100 W wired, 80 W wireless, 20 W reverse charge
OS	HarmonyOS 5.1 (first series to ship with HarmonyOS NEXT)
Durability	IP68/69 dust & water resistance
Connectivity	5G (SA/NSA), Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, dual‑band GPS

Price & Release Road‑map

Variant	China Price	USD Equivalent*	Availability
16 GB + 512 GB	CNY 9,999	≈ \$1,390	Pre‑orders now, shipping 26 June
16 GB + 1 TB	CNY 10,999	≈ \$1,530	Same schedule

*Based on June 2025 exchange rate.

Huawei has not confirmed any global launch plans; last year’s Pura 70 lineup reached Europe two months after China, so an international roll‑out in late summer remains possible but unannounced.

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Market Context

The Pura 80 family (Pura 80, 80 Pro, 80 Pro Plus, Ultra) forms Huawei’s first flagship series since its Mate 70 comeback.
Launch buzz pushed three Pura‑related hashtags into Weibo’s top‑ten trending list on day one.
Analysts see the Ultra’s camera design as Huawei’s answer to Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, both strong sellers in China’s high‑end segment.

Key Take‑aways for Buyers

Unique zoom system makes it the first phone to deliver two optical focal lengths on one sensor—ideal for travel and sports photography.
Large 1‑inch main sensor plus variable aperture provide DSLR‑like background blur and night shots.
Huge 5,700 mAh cell keeps the 120 Hz panel running all day; 80 W wireless tops it in 45 min.
Uncertain global release means US readers must import, with no Google services and limited 5G band support—factor that in before purchase.