Huawei Pura 80 launched, it is full of camera wizardry that may later come to iPhone, other Android phones
The Pura 80 Pro and Pura 80 Pro+ stand out with their 1-inch 50-megapixel primary sensors
The Ultra model, which packs the most premium hardware of the lot, will be available slightly later
The Huawei Pura 80 series, including the Pura 80, Pura 80 Pro, Pura 80 Pro+ and Pura 80 Ultra, have officially been unveiled in China. Before you wonder what's the point of talking about Huawei phones with respect to the Indian market, well, for one â€' while the brand no longer sells its phones in our country and many other countries in the world, including the US â€' it hasn't stopped it from bringing top-tier innovation to its home country of China. Second, these phones are the best examples of what we can expect regarding camera innovation from the likes of iPhones and Android phones, down the road.
If you haven't understood by now, the Huawei Pura 80 series offers overall top-tier hardware â€' with, of course â€' a top-tier camera system across the lineup. Last we remember, it was the P50 Pro, which launched in India, after which Huawei exited the Indian market. From then on, a lot has changed. As we mentioned, the company doesn't sell phones in a lot of markets outside China. The P-series has been rebranded to the Pura series. But, that hasn't stopped the brand from innovating, and it shows in its strong consumer base in China, where a lot of folks prefer a Huawei device over an Apple or a Samsung. Huawei Pura 80 series: Price, specs and all you need to know
Huawei has already begun taking orders for the Pura 80 Pro and Pura 80 Pro+ in China, with prices starting at CNY 6,499 (roughly Rs 77,300) for the Pro model and CNY 7,999 (roughly Rs 95,100) for the Pro+. The Ultra model, which packs the most premium hardware of the lot, will be available slightly later and is priced starting at CNY 9,999 (roughly Rs 1,18,900). While the base Pura 80 is expected to go on sale in July.
In terms of hardware, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro and Pura 80 Pro+ stand out with their 1-inch 50-megapixel primary sensors, variable apertures, and higher-resolution telephoto and ultra-wide cameras. The base Pura 80 also gets a solid camera setup, including a 12-megapixel periscope lens with 5.5x optical zoom and a variable aperture on the main sensor. Satellite communication is another key feature, with the Pura 80 and Pura 80 Pro supporting Beidou satellite messaging (now with photo sharing), while the Pura 80 Pro+ adds support for both Beidou and Tiantong systems, letting users stay connected even without actively aiming the device towards a satellite.
All models feature LTPO OLED displays with refresh rates of up to 120Hz, while battery capacities range from 5,600mAh on the base model to 5,700mAh on the higher-end variants. Charging speeds are also impressive, going up to 100W wired and 80W wireless on the Pro models. While Huawei hasn't confirmed the chipsets powering these devices, it does claim significant performance improvements, especially on the Pro and Pro+, thanks to the company's Ark Engine. Other features include IP68/IP69 water resistance, Wi-Fi 7, NearLink (Huawei's take on Bluetooth replacement), and fast USB 3.1 ports on the higher-end models.
While we don't expect these phones to make their way to India, they still offer a good idea of where smartphone innovation is heading, especially in terms of camera tech and satellite connectivity.
The Huawei Pura 80 series, including the Pura 80, Pura 80 Pro, Pura 80 Pro+ and Pura 80 Ultra, have officially been unveiled in China. Before you wonder what's the point of talking about Huawei phones with respect to the Indian market, well, for one â€' while the brand no longer sells its phones in our country and many other countries in the world, including the US â€' it hasn't stopped it from bringing top-tier innovation to its home country of China. Second, these phones are the best examples of what we can expect regarding camera innovation from the likes of iPhones and Android phones, down the road.
If you haven't understood by now, the Huawei Pura 80 series offers overall top-tier hardware â€' with, of course â€' a top-tier camera system across the lineup. Last we remember, it was the P50 Pro, which launched in India, after which Huawei exited the Indian market. From then on, a lot has changed. As we mentioned, the company doesn't sell phones in a lot of markets outside China. The P-series has been rebranded to the Pura series. But, that hasn't stopped the brand from innovating, and it shows in its strong consumer base in China, where a lot of folks prefer a Huawei device over an Apple or a Samsung. Huawei Pura 80 series: Price, specs and all you need to know
Huawei has already begun taking orders for the Pura 80 Pro and Pura 80 Pro+ in China, with prices starting at CNY 6,499 (roughly Rs 77,300) for the Pro model and CNY 7,999 (roughly Rs 95,100) for the Pro+. The Ultra model, which packs the most premium hardware of the lot, will be available slightly later and is priced starting at CNY 9,999 (roughly Rs 1,18,900). While the base Pura 80 is expected to go on sale in July.
In terms of hardware, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro and Pura 80 Pro+ stand out with their 1-inch 50-megapixel primary sensors, variable apertures, and higher-resolution telephoto and ultra-wide cameras. The base Pura 80 also gets a solid camera setup, including a 12-megapixel periscope lens with 5.5x optical zoom and a variable aperture on the main sensor. Satellite communication is another key feature, with the Pura 80 and Pura 80 Pro supporting Beidou satellite messaging (now with photo sharing), while the Pura 80 Pro+ adds support for both Beidou and Tiantong systems, letting users stay connected even without actively aiming the device towards a satellite.
All models feature LTPO OLED displays with refresh rates of up to 120Hz, while battery capacities range from 5,600mAh on the base model to 5,700mAh on the higher-end variants. Charging speeds are also impressive, going up to 100W wired and 80W wireless on the Pro models. While Huawei hasn't confirmed the chipsets powering these devices, it does claim significant performance improvements, especially on the Pro and Pro+, thanks to the company's Ark Engine. Other features include IP68/IP69 water resistance, Wi-Fi 7, NearLink (Huawei's take on Bluetooth replacement), and fast USB 3.1 ports on the higher-end models.
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