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TECHx
22-07-2025
- TECHx
HUAWEI Reveals Pura 80 Ultra with Breakthrough Camera Tech
Home » Emerging technologies » Lifestyle tech » HUAWEI Reveals Pura 80 Ultra with Breakthrough Camera Tech HUAWEI has announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra. The device brings major upgrades to camera performance, design, and user experience. The company revealed that the Pura 80 Ultra features a Switchable Dual Telephoto Camera. It offers 3.7x and 9.4x focal lengths, paired with a super-large sensor. This setup allows users to capture cinematic portraits and sharp close-ups with rich spatial depth. HUAWEI noted that the telephoto lens performs well even in low-light conditions. The main camera has also been upgraded. It now includes a 1-inch Ultra Lighting HDR Camera with a dynamic range of 16EV. According to HUAWEI, this surpasses many professional cinema cameras and delivers balanced images in high-contrast scenes. The Ultra Chroma Camera supports better low-light performance and vivid nightscapes. The Pura 80 Ultra also introduces a new aesthetic. HUAWEI highlighted its Dazzling Forward Symbol design, inspired by luxury jewellery and watches. The golden camera ring and XMAGE emblem add a premium touch. On the software side, the phone runs EMUI 15 with AI-powered features. These include message privacy controls, two-way noise reduction during calls, and a Smart Controls Button that doubles as a fingerprint reader and shortcut tool. For power and display, HUAWEI revealed the following specifications: 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge and 80W Wireless SuperCharge 5170mAh battery All-new Ultra-clear HUAWEI X-True Display with 3000nit peak brightness Adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rate for smoother visuals The company reported that the Pura 80 Ultra is available for pre-order from 23rd July starting at AED 3,999. Customers will receive free gifts worth AED 1,984, including the HUAWEI Watch GT5 and one year of HUAWEI Care+. In a market filled with incremental updates, HUAWEI positions the Pura 80 Ultra as a serious choice for photography enthusiasts and flagship smartphone users.
Filipino Times
22-07-2025
- Filipino Times
HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra: The phone that could break the camera market
The smartphone scene has become a bit dis ap pointing in recent years. There are no head – turning features or jaw – dropping innovations. Some minor spec bumps and a fresh coat of paint is all we have been getting year after year. Many have given up waiting with bated breath. That's when Huawei, the same brand that brought us the first -ever mainstream tri-fold smartphone, drops the HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra. What's the deal with this phone , you ask? Well, it might make many people reconsider their plans to buy a mirrorless system. The cameras are that good, and we are not just talking about the main camera. Best telephoto camera in town Even for smartphones that flex on camera capabilities, the main camera has always been the cent re piece . The u ltra – wide and especially the telephoto were an afterthought. The Pura 80 Ultra is fixing this broken formula by introduc ing a trailblazing Switchable Dual Telephoto Camera, with versatile 3.7x and 9.4 x focal lengths , sharing a super-large sensor to create cinematic portraits and dramatic, razor-sharp close-ups with rich spatial depth . Having a large photosensitive area means the telephoto lens can take stunning pictures even in low light, which used to be the Achilles' he e l of telephoto cameras . From intricate architectural details to expansive city skylines, it excels at capturing vivid night atmospheres with precise hue and saturation. P hoto s and video s of concerts and stage events will come out with vibrant colours , closer than ever to professional event photography . Even better main shooter While the telephoto camera has seen monumental upgrades, the main camera has improved leaps and bounds. A 1-inch Ultra Lighting HDR Camera powers the main camera on the Pura 80 Ultra. Such a large sensor increases the dynamic range beyond what any other smartphone , achieving the industry's highest 16EV, more th a n that of many professional cinema cameras. In scenes with bright skies and dark shadows in the same frame, it recovers blown-out highlights and lifts details from the dark areas, creating a more balanced image that looks closer to what your eyes actually see. To improve the colour accuracy and details in night scenes, the main camera combines the information from the Ultra Chroma Camera to deliver ultra-clear and brilliant nightscapes even in low-light environments. The HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra unveil s a Dazzling Forward Symbol design, drawing inspiration from the timeless sunray motifs found in exquisite jewellery and luxury watches. This radiant sunburst pattern dazzles with intricate depth and harmonious interplay of light and shadow. The camera lens is accentuated by a resplendent golden ring, forming the iconic forward symbol camera module adorned with the golden XMAGE emblem, creating a captivating visual icon . Smarter than ever The actual experience of using a smartphone depends, above all, on the software . Huawei has packed the EMUI 15 with intelligent AI features that users actually benefit from every day. The phone can recognise its owner and display or hide the message content depending on who is looking at the phone. To ensure voice clarity even in extremely loud envi ronme nts, the phone employs a two – way noise reduction during handheld calls. The new Smart Controls Button doubles as a fingerprint reader and a customisable shortcut button you can tap to quickly access your favourite features, such as the camera, flashlight, notepad, and AI lens. Flagship b atter y and display The HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra support s 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge with a massive 5170mAh battery and support s 80W Wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge for convenient , instant charging. The phone also features an All-new Ultra-clear HUAWEI X-True Display™ with 3000nit peak brightness and adaptive brightness adjustment across lighting conditions , more comfortable viewing in low light, and more transparent and clearer images at high brightness. The 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate intelligently adjusts based on browsing needs for buttery-smooth visuals. In a market full of incremental updates, the HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra stands tall with a monumental camera revolution. If you care about photography, this might be the only phone that truly deserves your attention in 2025.
Gulf Today
16-07-2025
- Gulf Today
The HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra is the ultimate photographer's phone
The smartphone scene has become a bit disappointing in recent years. There are no head-turning features or jaw-dropping innovations. Some minor spec bumps and a fresh coat of paint is all we have been getting year after year. Many have given up waiting with bated breath. That's when Huawei, the same brand that brought us the first-ever mainstream tri-fold smartphone, drops the HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra. What's the deal with this phone, you ask? Well, it might make many people reconsider their plans to buy a mirrorless system. The cameras are that good, and we are not just talking about the main camera. Best telephoto camera in town Even for smartphones that flex on camera capabilities, the main camera has always been the centrepiece. The ultra-wide and especially the telephoto were an afterthought. The Pura 80 Ultra is fixing this broken formula by introducing a trailblasing Switchable Dual Telephoto Camera, with versatile 3.7x and 9.4x focal lengths, sharing a super-large sensor to create cinematic portraits and dramatic, razor-sharp close-ups with rich spatial depth. Having a large photosensitive area means the telephoto lens can take stunning pictures even in low light, which used to be the Achilles' heel of telephoto cameras. From intricate architectural details to expansive city skylines, it excels at capturing vivid night atmospheres with precise hue and saturation. Photos and videos of concerts and stage events will come out with vibrant colours, closer than ever to professional event photography. Even better main shooter While the telephoto camera has seen monumental upgrades, the main camera has improved leaps and bounds. A 1-inch Ultra Lighting HDR Camera powers the main camera on the Pura 80 Ultra. Such a large sensor increases the dynamic range beyond what any other smartphone, achieving the industry's highest 16EV, more than that of many professional cinema cameras. In scenes with bright skies and dark shadows in the same frame, it recovers blown-out highlights and lifts details from the dark areas, creating a more balanced image that looks closer to what your eyes actually see. To improve the colour accuracy and details in night scenes, the main camera combines the information from the Ultra Chroma Camera to deliver ultra-clear and brilliant nightscapes even in low-light environments. Lead by aesthetics The HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra unveils a Dazzling Forward Symbol design, drawing inspiration from the timeless sunray motifs found in exquisite jewellery and luxury watches. This radiant sunburst pattern dazzles with intricate depth and harmonious interplay of light and shadow. The camera lens is accentuated by a resplendent golden ring, forming the iconic forward symbol camera module adorned with the golden XMAGE emblem, creating a captivating visual icon. Smarter than ever The actual experience of using a smartphone depends, above all, on the software. Huawei has packed the EMUI 15 with intelligent AI features that users actually benefit from every day. The phone can recognise its owner and display or hide the message content depending on who is looking at the phone. To ensure voice clarity even in extremely loud environments, the phone employs a two-way noise reduction during handheld calls. The new Smart Controls Button doubles as a fingerprint reader and a customisable shortcut button you can tap to quickly access your favourite features, such as the camera, flashlight, notepad, and AI lens. Flagship battery and display The HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra supports 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge with a massive 5170mAh battery and supports 80W Wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge for convenient, instant charging. The phone also features an All-new Ultra-clear HUAWEI X-True Display with 3000nit peak brightness and adaptive brightness adjustment across lighting conditions, more comfortable viewing in low light, and more transparent and clearer images at high brightness. The 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate intelligently adjusts based on browsing needs for buttery-smooth visuals. In a market full of incremental updates, the HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra stands tall with a monumental camera revolution. If you care about photography, this might be the only phone that truly deserves your attention in 2025.
Phone Arena
23-06-2025
- Phone Arena
Huawei FreeBuds 6 review: hype vs reality
Huawei has recently dropped a brand-new set of open-fit earbuds. In the style of old EarPods or the non-Pro AirPods, these don't go all the way inside your ears and can be more comfortable for users that dislike the in-ear feel. The case and bud design have also been refreshed to something that looks a bit odd, a bit alien, but I appreciate Huawei trying to change a formula that has become a bit stale and boring in recent years. Additionally, the FreeBuds 6 come with impressive specs — dual driver design, 14 Hz to 48 kHz sound reproduction, dual point connectivity, and a combination of tap and swipe controls for perfect interaction. The question now is... does it deliver? Huawei FreeBuds 6 specs Huawei FreeBuds 6 design and colors The Huawei FreeBuds 6 are something different and that's immediately apparent when you see their charge case. It's like a flattened egg shape, with a very smooth matte finish — kind of looks like a gadget from an old Star Trek episode. The case flap has a diagonal cut, too, so nothing about this case looks like most other earbuds on the market. The case shape and finish ensure that it slides comfortably into almost any pocket. The FreeBuds 6 definitely come with a good selection of audio codecs, ensuring you will be getting the best out of both Apple (AAC) and Android (LDAC) devices. L2HC4.0 seems to be some sort of Huawei exclusive, only available with devices running EMUI15 and above. Notably, these headphones don't support LHDC and aptX, but we can't say we miss them with what's available on hand. Maybe gamers might be disappointed from the lack of low-latency Huawei FreeBuds 6 are something different and that's immediately apparent when you see their charge case. It's like a flattened egg shape, with a very smooth matte finish — kind of looks like a gadget from an old Star Trek episode. The case flap has a diagonal cut, too, so nothing about this case looks like most other earbuds on the market. The case shape and finish ensure that it slides comfortably into almost any pocket. The surprises don't end there, as the earbuds themselves have an odd shape. They are an open-fit, so no eartip silicone, that's expected. But their stems have a bit of a tub at the end, too, giving the whole bud an almost hourglass-type shape. And yes, I see it — it's definitely an acquired taste. Huawei tried something different, they seem to think it's a cool lifestyle gadget to accessorise with, I guess the market will decide if the shape is liked or not. The box contains two sizes of silicone "sleeves" for the buds. In case you have slightly larger earlobes, these can provide a better fit and an extra bit of grip to keep the buds in. Definitely a nice touch, and I can see people who like to go for a jog with their buds using this. The stems offer touch controls. Tap to play, double-tap for next, triple-tap for previous. Swiping up and down controls volume, and tap and hold will toggle the noise reduction. I am generally not a big fan of tap controls, but when a model has them — it is what it is. However, the FreeBuds 6 are also a bit slow to respond, which is usually the extra-annoying part, as you have half a second to wonder if your tap registered or not. Receive the latest Accessories news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy The Huawei FreeBuds 6 come in three colors — understated Black, clean White, and this flashy Purple that we have here. Huawei FreeBuds 6 sound quality Out of the box, on default settings, the FreeBuds 6 don't sound amazing. I do recommend installing the Huawei AI Life app for its extra settings (it's not on the Play Store, it's here ), but since Huawei is not on the official Google Play Store — that may be tricky. I found that it can be side-loaded on some Android phones no problem, then not work on others. Something to definitely keep in mind if you are looking at those buds. So, by default, how do the FreeBuds 6 sound? Their specs promise a lot, with dual drivers and bass frequencies that go as low as 14 Hz. Now, I know that I can't hear 14 Hz and I am pretty sure no human being out there can, but it's assumed that this implies deep, cushy bass. We don't get this with the FreeBuds 6. It's not that they don't have bass — the low end is there, it's just... fine. Not boomy, heavy, cushy, or big, but you can hear the bass guitar. The first impressions you might get as you fire up your first song will be "Wow, these sound crisp and clear", but that'll be until the vocals come on. While these have an ok, sort-of-weak bass, they do have a harsh upper midrange frequency (again, by default, the app can fix that). Their highs are present, but not shimmering or sweet. In general, their sound has nothing extra special going for it, despite their looks and specs suggesting otherwise. I already alluded to that, but the app is a make-it or break-it here. I absolutely found that the Hi-Fi Live preset within the app does fix a lot. It scoops out the aforementioned high mids, adds a nice bass bump, and sweetens up the highs. To me, this is what the default sound of these earbuds should be, and I wouldn't use them without being able to access the app and change that. You can also tap the plus sign in the top right to make your own custom EQ profile, but I was happy enough with Hi-Fi Live. Huawei FreeBuds 6 noise reduction You probably have noticed that I am not calling it Active Noise Cancelation, as the open design of these buds makes it hard to actually... cancel noise. Huawei itself calls it Noise Reduction in the specs. But that's not to say that it's not a good feature. I am actually quite impressed by how much these are able to reduce outsude sources. Of course, they work better versus lower-end hums and brums, while high-pitched sounds will be more audible. But, in general, if you want to increase inner zen and don't feel like sticking pointy silicone tips inside your ears, these offer a good alternative. Huawei FreeBuds 6 connectivity I've had no issue connecting these to my laptop, multiple Android devices, even an iPhone and iPad. They do support Bluetooth Multipoint, which allows them to stay connected to two devices at the same time and actively switch sources when a new sound is played from the next one. The app also conveniently "remembers" a list of your paired devices, so you can select or delete them from there. Unfortunately, since Huawei is a bit of a persona non grata in the western Android world, it doesn't support Fast Pair — you won't get the fancy pop-up on your phone screen when you bring the buds next to the phone for the first time. But if you own a Huawei phone, they do have their own fast pairing, which works in the way you would expect. Huawei FreeBuds 6 battery life With those chubby stems and otherworldly case, you'd expect the FreeBuds 6 to offer a phenomenal battery life or something. Unfortunately, that's not the case. In fact, they are slightly below the average of what I would expect in a 2025 set of buds. But it also depends on whether you choose "Prioritize sound quality" or "Prioritize connection" from the app. Yes, the app — again. By default, the FreeBuds 6 are set to the sound quality option. Huawei FreeBuds 6, should you buy them? The FreeBuds 6 may not be officially available in the US, but you can pick them up for about the same price as a set of Nothing Ears third gen. The prices are also comparable over in Europe, with the FreeBuds 6 being a tiny bit more expensive as of right now. As it stands, recommending the FreeBuds 6 comes with two huge asterisks. One, do you like the shape and obvious fashion statement that they are? And two — are you able to install and run the AI Life app , as it's kind of vital to squeeze a good sound out of them? If the answer to both is "Yes", I might wince and give you a conditional "Maybe they'll work for you". Huawei Freebuds 6 open fit buds with ANC Available in all three colors — Black, White, and Purple. Newest mode open-fit earbuds from Huawei. SBC, AAC, LDAC. Buy at Amazon Nothing Ear $30 off (19%) Third generation of Nothing Ear buds — advanced EQ, custom 11 mm ceramic driver, ChatGPT integration. Black and White available Buy at Amazon Apple AirPods 4 without ANC $10 off (8%) The most affordable AirPods from Apple offer great fit and an upgraded design with shorter stems and squeeze controls. Advanced codec — AAC only. Buy at Amazon What the FreeBuds 6 is doing right is the open design — there aren't many earbuds out there that cater to people who dislike in-ears. I respect that — the only true competitor that does the same is the Apple AirPods 4 . The non-ANC variant costs about the same as the FreeBuds 6, the one with ANC is a shiny 50 more (your currency of choice). But, I can't twist it. The AirPods 4 do sound better out of the box. So, pick the FreeBuds 6 if you are feeling a bit more adventurous, or you can't resist that shiny purple model!
