Huawei's 2024 Heavyweight Lineup: Pura80 Series Imaging Flagship, Pocket3 Foldable, and Nova Series Upgrades Predicted

Huawei's 2024 Heavyweight Lineup: Pura80 Series Imaging Flagship, Pocket3 Foldable, and Nova Series Upgrades PredictedCurrently, information about the Huawei Pura80 series is the most concentrated. Multiple leaks suggest a launch date in April or May

Huawei's 2024 Heavyweight Lineup: Pura80 Series Imaging Flagship, Pocket3 Foldable, and Nova Series Upgrades Predicted

Numerous leaks have recently surfaced online regarding Huawei's upcoming phone releases. These leaks span Huawei's various product lines, suggesting the company will launch new devices across different price points to cater to a wider range of consumers. The information shared by a prominent digital blogger, @DigitalChatStation, is particularly noteworthy. They mentioned: "A key phone to watch in the first half of the year: a small foldable with a large rear matrix secondary screen and a COE main screen; an imaging flagship with a 1-inch sensor, potentially featuring the industry's largest periscope lens; and a new phone for the offline volume segment, planned to incorporate a flagship-level platform, along with a large battery, satellite communication, a slim profile, and excellent camera capabilities." While the leaks don't explicitly name models, reasonable speculation can be made based on previous product lines and market positioning.

The "small foldable with a large rear matrix secondary screen and a COE main screen" likely refers to the next generation of Huawei's Pocket series the Huawei Pocket3. The "imaging flagship with a 1-inch sensor, potentially featuring the industry's largest periscope lens" strongly suggests the arrival of the Huawei Pura80 series. Finally, the "new phone for the offline volume segmentwith a flagship-level platform, along with a large battery, satellite communication, a slim profile, and excellent camera capabilities" points towards an update to the Huawei Nova series.

Currently, information about the Huawei Pura80 series is the most concentrated. Multiple leaks suggest a launch date in April or May. The flagship model Huawei Pura80 Ultra is expected to boast a stunning imaging system. Key specifications include a 50MP 1/1.3-inch ultra-large sensor periscope telephoto lens and a 50MP 1-inch variable aperture main camera. While previous reports indicated the use of the OV50X sensor, recent leaks point towards the OmniVision OV50K sensor. Regardless of the final sensor choice, the Huawei Pura80 series will deliver significant upgrades in imaging technology, further solidifying its position in the high-end imaging flagship market.

Beyond hardware upgrades, the software system of the Pura80 series is also attracting attention. Huawei has officially announced that starting in 2025, its phones, tablets, and wearables will default to the native HarmonyOS. This move implies that more older devices will gradually receive native HarmonyOS upgrades. Following the release of the Mate70 series in late November 2024, which featured HarmonyOS 4.3 and a native HarmonyOS upgrade path, this shift in strategy indicates Huawei's full embrace of native HarmonyOS, promising a smoother and more integrated user experience. Therefore, the new Huawei Pura80 series is highly likely to come pre-installed with native HarmonyOS, significantly impacting the overall user experience and generating anticipation for innovative features and optimizations.

Regarding the Huawei Pocket3 foldable phone, while information is relatively limited, we can extrapolate from its predecessor, the Huawei Pocket2, released last February with a starting price of 7499. It featured a "pearl double ring" design, a 6.9-inch inner screen, and a 1.15-inch always-on outer screen. Its camera system included a 10.7MP ultra-wide front camera and a rear system with a 50MP ultra-sensing camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a 2MP super-spectral camera, powered by the XD Fusion Pro portrait engine. It boasted a 4520mAh battery with support for 66W wired super fast charging and 40W wireless super fast charging. The Huawei Pocket3 is expected to build upon these features, offering improved performance and user experience.

Finally, information on the Nova series update is scarce. However, the leak mentioning "flagship technology downscaling" suggests that new Nova models will likely incorporate flagship-level technologies, such as a more powerful processor, a superior imaging system, and enhanced battery life. This would undoubtedly enhance the Nova series' competitiveness in the mid-range market. Specific details await official confirmation.

In summary, Huaweis second half of 2024 will see the launch of several heavyweight flagship products, encompassing high-end imaging flagships, foldable phones, and mid-range options, demonstrating its comprehensive strategy across various price points. The release of these new devices will not only offer consumers a wider selection but also drive technological innovation within the mobile phone industry. We eagerly await Huawei's next moves to see how it will once again shape industry trends.