Huawei Pura Pioneer Ceremony: In-Depth Review of the HarmonyOS Connected Ecosystem New Product Launch

Huawei Pura Pioneer Ceremony: In-Depth Review of the HarmonyOS Connected Ecosystem New Product LaunchOn March 20, 2024, at 2:30 PM, Huawei held its Pura Pioneer Ceremony and HarmonyOS Connected Ecosystem new product launch event. Huawei showcased over ten new products across various fields, including smartphones, earphones, watches, smart bands, smart screens, and automobiles, presenting a technological feast for consumers

Huawei Pura Pioneer Ceremony: In-Depth Review of the HarmonyOS Connected Ecosystem New Product Launch

On March 20, 2024, at 2:30 PM, Huawei held its Pura Pioneer Ceremony and HarmonyOS Connected Ecosystem new product launch event. Huawei showcased over ten new products across various fields, including smartphones, earphones, watches, smart bands, smart screens, and automobiles, presenting a technological feast for consumers. The most anticipated product was undoubtedly the new foldable phone, the Huawei PuraX, with its unique "wide-fold" design attracting significant attention. Other new products unveiled included the Huawei FreeBuds 6, new colors for the WATCH GT 5, the Band 10, the Smart Screen S6 Pro, the Yue Zhang Home Theater, the 2025 AITO M9, the AITO M5 Ultra, and the Enjoy S9 extended-range version, collectively demonstrating Huawei's latest achievements in the all-scenario smart ecosystem. This article provides a detailed interpretation of the key new products launched at the event.

I. Huawei PuraX: The "Wide-Fold" Flagship that Breaks the Boundaries of Aspect Ratio

At the beginning of the launch event, Huawei Consumer Business CEO Richard Yu unveiled the Huawei PuraX. This phone, with its groundbreaking "wide-fold" design, became the center of attention. The PuraX features a 6.3-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio inner screen with a resolution of 2120x1320, supporting a 1-120Hz LTPO 2.0 adaptive refresh rate. Its peak brightness reaches 2500 nits, and it supports HDR Vivid high dynamic display and 1440Hz PWM dimming, delivering a superior visual experience. When folded, the 3.5-inch, 980x980 resolution 1:1 outer screen boasts the same refresh rate and other specifications as the inner screen, allowing users to quickly check information.

Yu emphasized the significant advantages of the PuraX's wide screen design for content viewing, with a 40% increase in the visible area for short videos and a 60% increase for images and text. The PuraX standard version is available in Moon Shadow Gray, Zero White, and Phantom Black. The collector's edition offers Stylish Red and Stylish Green color options, featuring a three-layer seamless leather stitching process for a premium feel.

The PuraX is equipped with the HarmonyOS 5 system and debuts HarmonyOS AI, bringing a significantly upgraded XiaoYi (Huawei's AI assistant). The new XiaoYi integrates the PanGu large language model and DeepSeek technology, offering new visual interaction and realistic conversation capabilities. It supports XiaoYi Help Connect, XiaoYi Help Remember, XiaoYi Help Write, XiaoYi Smart Cache, XiaoYi Time Machine, and XiaoYi Whisper, among other practical features. Furthermore, it adds AI air transmission and AI textured payment functions. The PuraX also innovatively incorporates an eye-tracking page-turning function, automatically turning pages through AI recognition of the user's gaze, enhancing ease of use.

In terms of performance, the PuraX employs a composite ultra-tough laminated structure, a titanium alloy support layer, UTG glass, and a Xuanwu water drop hinge structure, supporting 2-meter IPX8 waterproof rating, demonstrating exceptional durability. It supports second-generation Lingxi communication (5A speed) and Beidou satellite communication, and is equipped with an ultra-cold three-dimensional cooling system to ensure stability under high loads. The PuraX has a built-in 4720mAh high-silicon negative electrode battery, supporting 66W wired fast charging + 40W wireless fast charging, and comes with a compact 66W ice sugar charger.

In terms of imaging, the PuraX is equipped with a Red Maple True-Color Imaging System, featuring a Red Maple True-Color camera + 50MP F1.6 OIS RYYB main camera + 3.5x optical zoom F2.4 OIS telephoto lens + 40MP F2.2 RYYB ultra-wide-angle macro lens. It supports hover shooting, dual-screen simultaneous shooting, and mirror selfies, and boasts multiple AI imaging functions to enhance the photography experience.

The Huawei PuraX is available in four versions: 12GB+256GB priced at 7499; 12GB+512GB priced at 7999; 16GB+512GB Collector's Edition priced at 8999; and 16GB+1TB Collector's Edition priced at 9999.

II. HarmonyOS Computer: Huawei Terminals Enter the HarmonyOS Era

Following the launch of the PuraX, Yu announced that Huawei terminals are fully entering the HarmonyOS era and previewed the HarmonyOS computer, which will be officially launched in May, further enriching the HarmonyOS ecosystem.

III. Huawei FreeBuds 6: A New Benchmark for Semi-Open TWS Earphones

The Huawei FreeBuds 6 was introduced by Huawei Consumer Business Chief Operating Officer He Gang. As a semi-open earphone, the FreeBuds 6 retains the waterdrop shape design, using a fully curved integrated process. The ear stem volume is reduced by 12%, and the weight is reduced by 9%, making it more comfortable to wear.

The FreeBuds 6 is the industry's first dual-unit semi-open TWS earphone, with bass extending to 14Hz and treble up to 48kHz, delivering a wider sound range. It supports 2.3Mbps high-resolution seamless audio quality, Central Radio and Television (CCTV) audio effects, two-way quiet calls, and offers IP54 dust and water resistance, intelligent translation, Star Flash search, and hearing protection functions. The FreeBuds 6 is available in Aurora Purple, Starry Black, and Sky White, priced at 999, and supports 2.5 hours of battery life with a 5-minute quick charge.

IV. Huawei WATCH GT 5: New Spring Colors, Continued Strong Sales

The Huawei WATCH GT 5 series has achieved over 6 million units in global shipments in five months since its launch. At this event, Huawei introduced two new spring colors: 41mm Lake Light Green and 46mm Cangshan Gray, priced at 1488 and 1588 respectively.

V. Huawei Band 10: Comprehensive Upgrade, More Accurate Health Monitoring

The Huawei Band 10 uses an aluminum alloy material with CNC cutting technology, measuring only 8.99mm thick and weighing only 15g. It offers several color options and supports AOD always-on display and intelligent brightness adjustment. In terms of function, the Huawei Band 10 adds features such as average HRV during sleep, emotion health app, pulse wave atrial fibrillation and premature beat prompts, and sleep apnea detection. It supports hundreds of sports modes, NFC, phone and WeChat call reminders, etc. In terms of battery life, it lasts 8 days under regular use, up to 2 weeks at most, and can be fully charged in 45 minutes. The Huawei Band 10 is available in three versions: enhanced composite fiber body priced at 269; aluminum alloy body priced at 289; and aluminum alloy body NFC version priced at 329.

VI. Huawei Smart Screen S6 Pro: Mini LED Backlight, Immersive Audiovisual Experience

The Huawei Smart Screen S6 Pro uses Mini LED backlight technology, equipped with Super Mini LED HongHu image quality, with a peak brightness of 1000 nits. It supports HDR Vivid color enhancement, color accuracy E1.5, covers 94% DCI-P3 cinema-grade wide color gamut, and features thousands of backlight partitions, HongHu AI clear light control algorithm, HongHu Xunxi smooth technology, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and 288Hz ultra-high refresh rate. It supports AI automatic scene recognition matching appropriate colors, memory expansion technology, Lingxi pointing remote control, voice channel switching function, and upgraded HarmonyOS AI. The Huawei Smart Screen S6 Pro is available in four sizes: 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch, and 98-inch, priced at 6499, 8999, 10999, and 16999 respectively.

VII. Huawei Yue Zhang Home Theater: 7.1.4 Channels, Immersive Surround Sound

The Huawei Yue Zhang Home Theater is Huawei's first 7.1.4 home theater sound system, priced at 9999. It features a 7.1.4 starry sky sound field, with 7 main channels, 1 subwoofer, and 4 sky channels. It supports whale fin subwoofer, with bass extending to 22Hz, and supports 3D spatial audio, enhancing the three-dimensional surround experience.

VIII. HarmonyOS 5 Upgrade Plan: More Models to be Upgraded

He Gang also announced the HarmonyOS 5 upgrade plan. Many Huawei models are currently undergoing public testing of HarmonyOS 5, and many models will begin public testing