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Huawei’s Pura 80 Pro Series: Flagship Power Without the “Ultra” Price Tag

Nick Papanikolopoulos

June 11, 2025

Yes, the Ultra steals the spotlight—but the Pura 80 Pro and Pro+ might be the smarter picks. While everyone’s eyes are on Huawei’s new Pura 80 Ultra, the company quietly (well, sort of quietly) unveiled three more models in the lineup: the Pura 80, Pura 80 Pro, and Pura 80 Pro+. And depending on what you care about, these might be the more compelling devices. Let’s be clear: they’re still premium, still spec-heavy, and still running on Huawei’s Kirin 9020 chip. The difference? You’re not paying Ultra money to get some seriously capable camera hardware.

The Pura 80 Pro and Pro+: Underrated on Paper, Impressive in Practice

Huawei didn’t hold back much with the Pro models. Both the 80 Pro and Pro+ come with a 1-inch 50MP RYYB main sensor, just like the Ultra. You also get OIS, a variable aperture from f/1.6 to f/4, and the kind of image processing Huawei’s XMAGE system has been refining for a while.

The camera setup is stacked:

• 50MP 1-inch primary
• 40MP ultra-wide
• 48MP periscope telephoto (4x optical zoom)
• Multispectral sensor (for better color accuracy, though I’d like to see how noticeable that is day-to-day)

For video calls and selfies? A 13MP front-facing camera does the job.

I’ll say this—Huawei seems committed to making periscope lenses a default on high-end phones, not just a gimmick. And it’s paying off. Shots at 4x zoom are sharp, and even beyond that, software cleanup doesn’t ruin the detail.

Huawei Pura 80 Pro: Displays and Hardware

On both the Pro and Pro+, you get a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED panel. Resolution? 1.5K. Refresh rate? Adaptive up to 120Hz. It hits all the flagship checkboxes—P3 wide color gamut, high contrast, and good brightness, though Huawei hasn’t confirmed peak nits for the Pro displays. You’re also getting Kunlun Glass 2nd Gen, with the Pro+ stepping up to a “basalt tempered” version, which… honestly sounds cool, if a bit mysterious.

Under the hood, Kirin 9020 is the common thread. Huawei’s been vague about this chip’s exact capabilities, but initial impressions suggest it holds up well in daily use and photography. Not the fastest on benchmarks, maybe, but it feels snappy enough in the hand.

Memory and storage are generous:

• Pura 80 Pro: 12GB RAM, up to 1TB storage
• Pura 80 Pro+: 16GB RAM, also up to 1TB

In short, plenty of room for high-res photos, 4K video, and whatever games still run smoothly in Huawei’s non-Google Android ecosystem.

Battery and Charging: Big Cells, Blazing Fast

Here’s something worth praising: all the Pro models come with 5,700mAh batteries. And you’re getting flagship-grade charging across the board:

• 100W wired charging
• 80W wireless charging
• 18W reverse wired + wireless (useful, even if rarely used)

Charging stats always sound good on paper. But in Huawei’s case, they’ve got a track record of delivering. You can get up to 50% in under 15 minutes. Full charge takes around 30 to 35 minutes wired. It’s not just quick—it’s confidence-boosting. No range anxiety here.

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The Base Pura 80: Smaller, Cheaper, Still Capable

Now, if you don’t need a 1-inch camera sensor, the base Pura 80 is a reasonable alternative. You still get a 50MP main shooter with the same variable aperture and OIS. It’s paired with a 13MP ultra-wide, a 12MP periscope telephoto (5.5x optical zoom), and—again—a 1.5MP multispectral sensor. The screen is smaller at 6.6 inches, and it’s flat. Still OLED. Still LTPO. Still hitting 120Hz refresh. Peak brightness? 3000 nits. Which, frankly, is overkill for most indoor usage, but useful if you’re outside often.

Battery life isn’t compromised either. A 5,600mAh cell with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging still puts it ahead of many competitors. Even though Huawei hasn’t shared pricing yet for the base model, expect it to undercut the Pro variants substantially. And for many people, that might be enough.

Huawei Pura 80 Pro: Other Specs and Features

A few smaller but important details:

• WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.2 across the lineup
• NFC and two-way Beidou satellite messaging (especially handy in rural China or during emergencies)
• Stereo speakers with Huawei Histen sound
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensors instead of under-display—slightly old-school, but often faster

Colors, Pricing, and Availability

Huawei’s offering these in a handful of finishes:

• Pura 80: Velvet Gold, Green, White, Black
• Pura 80 Pro: Gold, Black, White
• Pura 80 Pro+: Red, Green, Black, White

Here’s how the pricing breaks down (as of now):

Pura 80 Pro

• 12GB + 256GB – ¥6,499 (~$904)
• 12GB + 512GB – ¥6,999 (~$973)
• 12GB + 1TB – ¥7,999 (~$1,112)

Pura 80 Pro+

• 16GB + 512GB – ¥7,999 (~$1,112)
• 16GB + 1TB – ¥8,999 (~$1,252)

Sales begin June 14 for the Pro series, with the Ultra landing later on June 26. No official date for the base model yet, but it’s likely close behind.

Final Take

The Ultra might dominate the headlines, but the Pura 80 Pro and Pro+ quietly make a strong case for themselves. You still get the big camera sensor, you still get a high-end display, and you avoid crossing into $1,400 territory. If you’re already inside Huawei’s ecosystem—or you just care more about great photography than the latest Google services—this could be one of the most balanced flagship releases of the year.

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