Huawei Pura80 Series: A Flagship Imaging Powerhouse Poised for Launch, Screen and Camera Specs Revealed

Huawei Pura80 Series: A Flagship Imaging Powerhouse Poised for Launch, Screen and Camera Specs RevealedXiaomi's announcement on February 5th of the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra launch at the end of the month signals a fierce competition among Ultra-class flagship phones in the first half of the year. Besides the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra and vivo X200 Ultra are also on the horizon, with Huawei's Pura80 series slated for a slightly later release

Huawei Pura80 Series: A Flagship Imaging Powerhouse Poised for Launch, Screen and Camera Specs Revealed

Xiaomi's announcement on February 5th of the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra launch at the end of the month signals a fierce competition among Ultra-class flagship phones in the first half of the year. Besides the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra and vivo X200 Ultra are also on the horizon, with Huawei's Pura80 series slated for a slightly later release. Despite the later launch date, leaks regarding the Pura80 series have been steadily emerging. This article will delve into the details of the Huawei Pura80 series' screen and imaging system based on recent leaks.

01. Screen Specifications: Size, Material, and Unlock Method Analyzed

On February 8th, a Weibo blogger revealed the screen specifications of the Huawei Pura80 series. The leak suggests that the standard Pura80 will feature a 6.6-inch 1.5K 2.5D flat screen, while the Pro and Ultra versions will boast a 6.78-inch 1.5K curved display with a deeper curve. All models are expected to utilize 8TLTPO material, a narrow bezel design, and side-mounted fingerprint unlocking.

These screen specs are quite similar to last year's Pura70 series. The Pura70 standard version used a 6.6-inch (6.58-inch diagonal) 1.5K flat screen, while the Pro/Pro+/Ultra versions had a 6.8-inch (6.77-inch diagonal) screen. The Pura80 series continues this size strategy, omitting a smaller screen option, diverging from the current market trend towards smaller phones.

It's noteworthy that the leaks indicate only three versions for the Pura80 series, unlike the four versions of last year's lineup. Whether a fourth version will eventually be released remains uncertain.

The side-mounted fingerprint unlock method has sparked online discussions. While some users find it convenient and fast, others express dissatisfaction. Last year's Huawei Mate70 series, which also utilized side-mounted fingerprint unlocking across the entire lineup, generated similar debate, especially concerning the standard version's exclusive reliance on this method. Since the Pura series has historically lacked 3D facial recognition, if the leaks are accurate, the entire Pura80 series will only support side-mounted fingerprint unlocking. Huawei publicly filed a patent for "ultrasonic fingerprint" technology in April 2024, but its application timeline is unclear.

02. Imaging System: Lavish Hardware, Domestic One-Inch Sensor Attracts Attention

Huawei's Pura series has always been renowned for its powerful imaging capabilities, making the Pura80 series highly anticipated. Recent leaks suggest significant upgrades to its imaging system.

A Weibo blogger revealed that the Pura80 Ultra version will feature the exclusive debut of a domestically produced one-inch sensor, and its telephoto lens will also utilize an oversized sensor. The Pro version's engineering sample employs a one-inch 50MP main camera and a smaller periscope telephoto lens, while the standard version is expected to have a 1/1.3-inch main camera and a 12MP small-sensor periscope telephoto lens. Specific specifications await further confirmation.

Compared to the Pura70 series, the Pura80 Pro and Ultra versions see a significant increase in main camera sensor size. The Pura70 Pro featured a 1/1.3-inch sensor, while the Pura80 Pro is upgraded to a one-inch sensor.

The Pura80 Ultra's "exclusive debut of a domestically produced one-inch sensor" is particularly noteworthy. Previous leaks suggest this sensor was jointly developed by Huawei and a domestic CIS manufacturer, not from OV (OmniVision). Considering the market landscape, this manufacturer is highly likely to be SmartSens. SmartSens released the 50MP high-end image sensor SC585XS for mobile phone applications in November 2023, but its size is 1/1.28-inch, not one-inch. Therefore, the specific sensor model used in the Huawei Pura80 Ultra remains to be officially unveiled.

Furthermore, the Pura80 Ultra may also feature a 1/1.3-inch ultra-large periscope telephoto lens, setting a new record for the largest periscope telephoto sensor in the industry, surpassing the currently known largest Samsung ISOCELL HP9 (1/1.4-inch).

In summary, the Pura80 standard version offers a relatively conventional imaging system, the Pro version receives notable upgrades, and the Ultra version showcases "lavish" imaging capabilities with its combination of a "domestically produced one-inch main camera + industry's largest periscope telephoto lens." Of course, all these leaks require official confirmation.

03. Can the Pura Series Restore the Glory of the P Series?

Huawei upgraded the P series to the Pura series, proclaiming a "new beginning." While the Pura70 series introduced a one-inch retractable camera on the Ultra version, it still used the Sony IMX989 sensor, failing to deliver groundbreaking innovation.

The P series' imaging success was built on leading sensors and breakthrough technology. For instance, the P20 Pro's 40MP IMX600 sensor, the P30 Pro's 5x periscope telephoto lens, and the P40 Pro+'s 10x periscope telephoto lens all once set industry trends.

Due to well-known reasons, the imaging specifications and capabilities of the P50 and P60 series declined. Although the Pura70 series showed improvement, its hardware still lagged behind competing flagship models. Whether the Pura80 series can shoulder the responsibility of restoring the glory of the P series remains to be seen.

04. Native HarmonyOS and Maple Red Original Color Imaging Enhancements

Beyond the screen and imaging system, two other aspects of the Pura80 series deserve attention: the operating system and imaging technology.

The Pura80 series is expected to ship with the native HarmonyOS. Huawei previously announced that new products launched in 2025, including phones, will default to the native HarmonyOS. Recently, the native HarmonyOS also received updates, adding a network search function to Huawei's XiaoYi assistant.

Furthermore, the Pura80 series will also feature the Maple Red Original Color imaging technology, first introduced in the Mate70 series, further enhancing color accuracy.

In conclusion, while the launch of the Huawei Pura80 series is approaching, many details remain undisclosed, such as the rear camera module design, Kirin chip model, and the final imaging solution. Let's wait and see if the Pura80 series can deliver a surprise.