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Huawei, a company that is always at the forefront of introducing technological innovations to the smartphone market, has turned the entire mobile world toward itself with its new magnificent creation, the Huawei Pura X Max foldable phone.
Posing a massive challenge to leading companies like Apple and Samsung that already dominate the market, it offers a premium smartphone that fits in your hand when folded, and a massive mini iPad-like screen experience when unfolded all in a single device.
Currently launched only in China and stirring up a storm, this phone has amazed many with its ultra-slim design, invisible display crease, and high-speed Kirin 9030 Pro processor. Based on our experience using this cutting-edge smartphone directly for a few days, let's look in detail at a complete and accurate A to Z review regarding its design, camera, battery, software performance, and its unique special features in this post.
1. Design & In-Hand Feel
When you take this phone into your hand, you get a unique, premium feel. Weighing 229 grams and having a thickness of just 5.2mm when folded, it is very neat to hold in the hand and to keep in the pocket.
- Glass Design: Its back is designed with an aluminosilicate glass back. This gives extra beauty and protection to the phone.
- Reachability: In the folded state, the phone can be easily used with one hand (Better Reachability).
- Protection: Second-generation Kunlun Glass 2 protection is provided in this. Moreover, as it has received IP58/IP59 certification, it has the capability to withstand dust and high-pressure water jets.
2. Stunning Display Experience (The "iPad Mini" Vibe)
The most important feature of this phone is its display. When folded, it acts as a 5.4-inch LTPO OLED cover display with a 2:1 aspect ratio, and when unfolded, it transforms into a massive 7.7-inch foldable LTPO2 OLED display.
- Invisible Crease: The crease that is usually present in foldable phones is hidden so precisely in this that it is practically invisible during normal use.
- Multimedia & Gaming: When watching videos on its 7.7-inch screen, it gives a massive feel like holding a mini tablet in your hand. Since it is a wide screen, it gives a next-level experience for reading books online, reading e-papers, and playing games.
- Technology: With a 120Hz refresh rate, 1B colors, and 1440Hz PWM dimming support, it provides a very smooth display experience without straining the eyes. Moreover, it also supports a stylus pen.
3. Performance & Software
This phone, which has currently been launched only in China, operates like a storm in terms of speed.
- Processor: A powerful 6-nanometer (6 nm) Kirin 9030 Pro processor is used in this.
- Software: This phone runs on Huawei's own creation, the new HarmonyOS 6.1. When opening apps and multitasking, it works at a very high speed without any lag whatsoever.
- AI Features: It is packed with features that help scan important documents like passports, and many advanced AI features (AI Post-processing) that enhance photos.
4. Camera & Sound
When it comes to the camera, Huawei never compromises. It features a great triple camera setup with a 50MP primary camera. In all modes—main, macro, and telephoto—photos are captured with high precision and realistic colors (Real Camera Performance). You can also shoot 4K videos and take great selfies using the 8MP front cameras.
- Audio Experience: The Dual Stereo Speakers in this deliver clear and loud sound quality.
- Minor Drawback: When holding the phone in landscape mode to play games or watch videos, there is a small design flaw where our hands tend to cover the speakers. We just have to get used to this.
5. Battery & Connectivity
It is surprising that Huawei has packed a large 5300 mAh battery inside such a slim body. Even though its battery life is average, it is more than enough for a full day of normal usage.
- Charging Speed: A 66W USB-C fast charger is provided right in the box. Furthermore, it has 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging support to help charge other devices.
- Connectivity: USB Type-C 3.2 Gen1 (with DisplayPort 1.2 support) is given for high-speed data transfer. It includes all modern features like Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and an infrared port (IR Blaster).
Specifications Table
| Feature | Details |
| Display (Inner Screen) | 7.7 inches LTPO2 OLED, 120Hz, 1828 x 2584 pixels |
| Display (Cover Screen) | 5.4 inches LTPO2 OLED, 120Hz, Kunlun Glass 2 |
| Processor | Kirin 9030 Pro (6 nm) |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
| Storage Size | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (No memory card slot) |
| Main Camera | 50MP Main Camera (Triple camera setup), 4K video |
| Battery & Charging | 5300 mAh, 66W wired / 50W wireless charging |
| Price | Around 1400 EUR (Approximately £1,376) |
Huawei's Challenge to Apple and Samsung!
Even though it comes with a very high price tag of around £1,376 (approximately over ₹1.50 Lakhs in Indian value), this price will not be a big barrier for tech lovers. This is because the Huawei Pura X Max neatly fulfills the need for both a premium smartphone and a mini tablet at the same time in one place, without any compromise whatsoever.
Companies like Apple and Samsung, which have been dominating the foldable phone market for a long time, should learn some important lessons from Huawei for their future devices. Especially, they should try to bring Huawei's innovations into their own phones, such as the way the crease in the middle of the screen is completely hidden (No Crease Technology) and the 5.2mm ultra-slim design (Slim Design). Looking at it overall, this Huawei Pura X Max is an excellent role model for how the future of foldable phones should be!
Huawei Pura X Max FAQs
1. What is the Indian or international price of the Huawei Pura X Max phone?
The international price of this phone is around 1400 EUR (approximately £1,376). In Indian value, this is an ultra-premium smartphone that comes to around over ₹1.30 Lakhs.
2. Is the Huawei Pura X Max currently available in India?
No, this smartphone has currently been officially launched only in China. An announcement regarding when it will arrive in the international market and India has not been released yet.
3. Does it have Google Play Store support?
Due to US trade restrictions on Huawei, official Google Apps and the Play Store will not be directly available in this. Instead, apps must be downloaded through Huawei's own HarmonyOS 6.1 and AppGallery.
4. Is the display crease visible on this phone?
Due to its highly precise design, the crease on the inner screen is hidden so excellently that it is practically invisible during normal use.
5. What processor is used in the Huawei Pura X Max, and how is its speed?
A powerful Kirin 9030 Pro processor built on 6-nanometer (6 nm) technology is used in this. Combined with the new HarmonyOS 6.1, it delivers a very high-speed and lag-free performance.