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GSM Arena
11-07-2025
- GSM Arena
New Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) brings better PaperMatte tech, bigger battery
Amidst all the excitement over the Pura 80 global launch, Huawei also revealed a refreshed version of the MatePad 11.5 from 2023. The new model has a sharper display with improved PaperMatte tech, a bigger battery with faster charging and more. The 11.5' IPS LCD now has 2,450 x 1,600px resolution (256ppi, 3:2 aspect ratio), up from 2,200 x 1,200px. It runs at up to 120Hz refresh rate and 600 nits brightness (with DC dimming). The optional PaperMatte technology uses nano-etching to reduce reflections by 60% and light interference by 99%. A new circular polarization filter further improves visibility and viewing comfort and even works with sunglasses. With support for 3rd generation M-Pencil, the tablet can use AI to neaten up your handwriting, organize your handwritten notes and highlight the key points or just let you sketch, with or without AI's help. Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025): Standard vs. PaperMatte edition • M-Pencil (3rd gen) support The refined Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) is slimmer, now measuring just 6.1mm (down from 6.9mm), but a bit heavier at 515g (up from 499g). Huawei says that it is 30% more durable than its predecessor. It's available in Violet and Space Gray. The Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) is available in Violet and Space Gray Part of the weight is the new 10,100mAh battery, which promises up to 14 hours of streaming on a single charge (the 2023 pad had a 7,700mAh battery). Additionally, charging has almost double the power now with 40W SuperCharge. The tablet drops the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and replaces it with an in-house Kirin 8020. There's a 67% larger graphite sheet to improve cooling. The tablet is equipped with 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB storage. Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025): bigger 10,100mAh battery • Improved cooling for the Kirin 8020 chipset HarmonyOS 4.3 supports multi-window multitasking with Floating Window. The SuperHub allows you to easily share files between the tablet, your phone and your computer with a single click. Handwriting enhancement • Magic Memos • Multitasking • SuperHub We mentioned streaming above, the MatePad 11.5 (2025) has redesigned antennas that promise a 30% improvement in Wi-Fi throughput. Additionally, there are four speakers on board for immersive audio. Going back to connectivity, there's a USB-C 2.0 port, Wi-Fi 6 (ax) and Bluetooth 5.2 (LDAC HD) are supported. There are two cameras on board, a 13MP module on the rear (f/1.8 AF lens) and an 8MP camera on the front. The Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) and the optional keyboard cover The Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) will be available in Europe and other regions later this month. The base 8/128GB model is priced at €290, but you can have the PaperMatte Edition with an 8/256GB configuration plus the optional keyboard cover for €430. Source
GSM Arena
11-07-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Huawei Pura 80 series goes international
Michail, 10 July 2025 Huawei announced its Pura 80 series in China last month, and it is now ready to bring the Pura 80, 80 Pro and 80 Ultra to international markets. These are Huawei's flagship offerings for 2025, and the Pura 80 Ultra stands out from the rest with its switchable telephoto lenses and 1" main sensor. Before we delve deeper, a few quick words on availability. The Pura 80 Ultra costs AED5,100 in the UAE, which equals $1,400, but in Europe it's going to be €1,500 for its only 512/16GB version. The Pro is €1,099 with the same amount of storage and 12GB RAM. Huawei also has the phones at its regional pages in Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, which is clear indication that the Pura 80 series will be sold in those regions. Huawei keeps on making tech breakthroughs in the camera department, fitting a 1/1.28-inch periscope telephoto sensor (50MP) attached to two lenses on the Pura 80 Ultra. You get an 83mm f/2.4 (3.7x) equivalent short telephoto with 50MP shots and a 212mm f/3.6 (10x) one for longer shots which covers 12.5MP. Huawei added a micron-level motor that switches between the two zoom lenses, with the whole setup consisting of over 140 components. Pura 80's switchable telephoto lenses Check out this teardown video which goes over the intricate design in more detail. The main 50MP camera is a beast in itself, armed with a 1-inch type RYYB sensor, a variable aperture lens, and a record 16 stops of dynamic range. The other sensor on the back is a 13mm equivalent 40MP ultrawide shooter. Pura 80 Ultra also gets a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED (FHD+120Hz), Huawei's Kirin 9020 chipset paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. This international version of the Pura 80 Ultra gets a smaller 5,170mAh battery compared to the 5,700mAh one on the Chinese version. It still does 100W wired and 80W wireless charging. For more details on the Pura 80, check out our announcement coverage news. We also have a hands-on review of the Pura 80 Ultra, which you can check out here. Pura 80 and 80 Pro get 6.6' and 6.8' LTPO OLEDs (FHD+ 120Hz) and toned-down cameras compared to the Pura 80 Ultra. Pura 80 offers a 50MP main shooter with a variable f/1.4-4.0 aperture alongside a 12MP 5x periscope and a 13MP ultrawide lens Huawei Pura 80 Pura 80 Pro gets the 1-inch type 50MP main cam with f/1.6-f/4.0 variable aperture from the Pura 80 Ultra. That's paired with a 93mm equivalent telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom and a wider f/2.1 aperture as well as a 40MP ultrawide. Both the vanilla and Pro models get a 5,170 mAh batteries with 66W wired charging. Huawei Pura 80 Pro Check out our Pura 80 and 80 Pro announcement coverage for more details.
The Citizen
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Huawei unveils Pura 80 series smartphones with innovative camera
Originally rebranded in 2024, the Pura series combines avant-garde design with high-performance mobile technology and photography. Chinese tech giant Huawei launched its Pura 80 smartphone series as it takes on the competition for camera photography prowess. The company launched the new smartphones, including the Huawei MatePad 11.5 tablet, on a hot Thursday evening in Dubai, UAE. Huawei's launch comes a day after Samsung launched its new Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 7 series, as the drive to gain market share intensifies. Pura 80 Originally rebranded in 2024, the Pura series combines avant-garde design with high-performance mobile technology and photography. One of the standout features of the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is the onboard artificial intelligence (AI), which allows the phone to process images using AI without the need for internet connectivity or data. The Huawei Pura 80 Pro and Ultra versions are equipped with a 1-inch Ultra Lighting HDR camera. ALSO READ: [REVIEW] Huawei Mate XT: No tri-fold gimmick smartphone, but it's pricey Switchable camera Paired with the pixel-level colour calibration of the Ultra Chroma Camera, it delivers clear photos with remarkably accurate colour reproduction. Notably, the Pura 80 Ultra introduces the industry-first Switchable Dual Telephoto Camera, combining a large sensor with a dual telephoto lens for capturing clear shots at any distance. Photography Huawei CBG Peter Feng told The Citizen the Pura 80 series is defining the future of mobile imaging. 'We are not only providing the AI functionality when it comes to the camera. When it comes to the Pura 80 Ultra, it has a switchable dual lens. We put more than 140 precision components inside. So, it's very precise. 'This is a very powerful camera system because we can support this on the device with physical activity and functionality to give you the best shot ever before,' Feng said. Tablet With the convergence of education and technology, Huawei said the MatePad 11.5 is designed for both ambitious students and professionals entering the workforce. It has a 2.5K resolution with PaperMatte display, housed in an ultra-thin 6.1 mm frame, powered by a 10,100 mAh battery. There is also the M-Pencil (3rd generation), which introduces magnetic wireless charging. Pricing and availability Huawei said pricing for the Pura 80 series smartphones and MatePad 11.5 will be announced soon. South Africa will be getting the Pura 80 Pro and Ultra, which will be available in black gold and red. The new devices are expected to be available in South Africa from 7 August. Restrictions With the launch of the new Huawei Pura 80 series, Huawei is seeking to cement its comeback in China and global premium smartphone market following years of US sanctions. The Pura 80 series launch demonstrates Huawei's continued efforts to reclaim the top spot ahead of Samsung, Apple and Honour, who have gained significant market share due to the lack of Google services as a result of US sanctions. Each new smartphone launch from Huawei is closely watched as a barometer of the company's technological capabilities and market resilience following years of restrictions that severely impacted its smartphone business. NOW READ: Battle of the bulge: Samsung unveils new thinner Galaxy Z Fold 7 [VIDEO] .
GSM Arena
10-07-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Huawei Pura 80 series goes international
Huawei announced its Pura 80 series in China last month, and it is now ready to bring the Pura 80, 80 Pro and 80 Ultra to international markets. These are Huawei's flagship offerings for 2025, and the Pura 80 Ultra stands out from the rest with its switchable telephoto lenses and 1" main sensor. Before we delve deeper, a few quick words on availability. The Pura 80 Ultra costs AED5,100 in the UAE, which equals $1,400, but expect pricing to be higher in markets with VAT. We are also yet to see any of the three new phones advertised across Huawei's EU and the UK webpages, which sadly means we won't see the Pura 80 series in Europe any time soon, if at all. Huawei did tease the devices across its regional pages in Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, which is clear indication that the Pura 80 series will be sold in those regions. Huawei keeps on making tech breakthroughs in the camera department, fitting a 1/1.28-inch periscope telephoto sensor (50MP) attached to two lenses on the Pura 80 Ultra. You get an 83mm f/2.4 (3.7x) equivalent short telephoto with 50MP shots and a 212mm f/3.6 (10x) one for longer shots which covers 12.5MP. Huawei added a micron-level motor that switches between the two zoom lenses, with the whole setup consisting of over 140 components. Pura 80's switchable telephoto lenses Check out this teardown video which goes over the intricate design in more detail. The main 50MP camera is a beast in itself, armed with a 1-inch type RYYB sensor, a variable aperture lens, and a record 16 stops of dynamic range. The other sensor on the back is a 13mm equivalent 40MP ultrawide shooter. Pura 80 Ultra also gets a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED (FHD+120Hz), Huawei's Kirin 9020 chipset paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage as well as a 5,700 mAh battery with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging. For more details on the Pura 80, check out our announcement coverage news. We also have a hands-on review of the Pura 80 Ultra, which you can check out here. Pura 80 and 80 Pro get 6.6' and 6.8' LTPO OLEDs (FHD+ 120Hz) and toned-down cameras compared to the Pura 80 Ultra. Pura 80 offers a 50MP main shooter with a variable f/1.4-4.0 aperture alongside a 12MP 5x periscope and a 13MP ultrawide lens Huawei Pura 80 Pura 80 Pro gets the 1-inch type 50MP main cam with f/1.6-f/4.0 variable aperture from the Pura 80 Ultra. That's paired with a 93mm equivalent telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom and a wider f/2.1 aperture as well as a 40MP ultrawide. Huawei Pura 80 Pro Check out our Pura 80 and 80 Pro announcement coverage for more details.
Phone Arena
10-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Huawei Pura 80 is no longer China-exclusive, photographers should go crazy about its camera setup
Receive the latest mobile news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Two zoom lenses on a single large sensor Variable aperture for the main camera Large 5,170 mAh battery 3.7x zoom for portraits and telephoto street photography 10x zoom for impressive close-ups What else is there? The Huawei Pura 80 series debuted less than a month ago in China and besides the Ultra model, there's also the vanilla Huawei Pura 80, the Pura 80 Pro and the Pura 80 Pro Ultra is, of course, the most powerful of them all and is the one that fans were hoping to step outside its homeland:The phone utilizes a 50 MP large, 1-inch sensor with a variable (f/1.6-4.0) aperture that's great for capturing detailed, vivid shots even in less-than-optimal settings (e.g., when it's dark). There's a 40 MP ultra-wide snapper and a multi-spectral Ultra Chroma Camera sensor that's responsible for accurate colors and precise, real to life star of the camera setup is the telephoto sensor, in front of which sit two distinct zoom lenses – that's the Switchable Dual Telephoto Camera:Huawei says that's the industry's largest telephoto sensor – and users can switch between the 3.7x and 10x zoom in the camera app. The camera hardware instantly moves the selected lens in front of the sensor and, boom, you're already taking photos of birds or capturing the lead singer's facial expressions at a concert from a great a great idea. Such a system may turn out to be prone to issues, but I don't care – it's innovation, and innovation is what is sorely needed in the smartphone industry right only thing I find a bit odd is the 10x magnification: that's often "too much". While 2x and 3x are perfect for portraits or capturing things that are a bit far away, there aren't that many day-to-day subjects that demand a 10x zoom. Don't get me wrong – I love what Huawei is doing, but maybe a 6x zoom would be more practical?The Pura 80 Ultra features the new AI Smart Controls Button, which provides quick access to frequently used functions such as the camera, flashlight, or AI lens, based on user preferences. The button includes fingerprint recognition for added security and ease of use. The devices also introduce advanced AI Noise Cancellation, which improves call quality by reducing background noise and enhancing voice clarity for both phone is powered by a 5,170 mAh battery, supported by 100W wired (and 80W wireless) charging speeds – and that's a convenience I can't give up now that I've tried it. Finally, to improve durability, the Pura 80 Ultra uses second-generation Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass, which offers better scratch and drop resistance compared to standard and availability will be announced shortly and we'll keep you updated.
