The Huawei Pura 80 Pro, which came out in June 2025, shows how hard Huawei works to come up with new ideas in the smartphone market, especially when it comes to photography. This flagship device wants to compete with the best in the business, even though it doesn’t have Google services. It has a sleek design, cutting-edge camera technology, and strong performance. Here’s a detailed look at what makes the Huawei Pura 80 Pro a great choice for both tech lovers and photography lovers.
Design and Build: Style and Strength Come Together
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro has what Huawei calls the “Pura” design language, which stands for “Pure + Radiance.” The phone looks great, with a polished aluminum frame that fits perfectly with the premium glass front and back. It comes in three classy colors: Glazed Red, Glazed White, and Glazed Black. It is 163 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm and weighs about 219 grams, which makes it easy to carry but still look good.
The device has a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with four curves and a resolution of 2848 x 1276 pixels (FHD+). This gives you an immersive edge-to-edge experience. The display has a peak brightness of 3000 nits, 1.07 billion colors, and an adaptive refresh rate of 1–120 Hz. This makes everything look bright and smooth, whether you’re gaming, streaming, or browsing. The second-generation Kunlun Glass is 20 times more resistant to drops than regular glass. It also has IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, so it can handle high-pressure water jets and being submerged for up to 30 minutes at a time.
The big, stylish camera module on the back sticks out a lot, but it makes the phone look more futuristic. The Pura 80 Pro is comfortable to hold because of its ergonomic design and thin bezels, but some people may think it is too big. Its glossy finish may also make it easy to get fingerprints on.
Camera: Changing the Way We Take Pictures with Our Phones
The camera system on the Pura 80 Pro is the best part of the phone. It’s meant to take professional-quality photos. The main camera has a 50MP 1-inch Ultra Lighting sensor with a variable aperture (f/1.6 to f/4.0) and optical image stabilization (OIS). It also has three other cameras. This big sensor works great in low light, capturing amazing details and a wide range of colors. It’s a game-changer for night photography.
The main camera is complemented by a 48MP periscope telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom and hybrid stabilization, which is great for taking clear pictures of things that are far away. A 40MP ultrawide lens lets you see a lot of things at once, like landscapes and group shots. A 1.5MP multi-spectral sensor makes colors more accurate. The 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera on the front has autofocus, so selfies will always be clear. It also has features like slow-motion selfies and AI-enhanced portrait modes.
Huawei’s XMAGE imaging technology, along with features like Ultra Speed Snapshot, AI Moving Picture, and Ultra-Clear Panoramic Mode, makes taking pictures even better. The variable aperture lets you control the depth of field exactly, and AI-powered tools like reflection removal and smile capture add a creative touch. The phone can record 4K video at 60 frames per second and switch between lenses without any problems. It also has decent stabilization, but it can’t record 8K video, probably because of limitations in the chipset.
Performance: Kirin Power with a Twist
Huawei’s own Kirin 9020 chipset, made on a 7nm process, powers the Pura 80 Pro. It has an octa-core setup (1x 2.5 GHz Taishan Big, 3x 2.15 GHz Taishan Mid, and 4x 1.53 GHz Cortex-A510) and a Maleoon 920 GPU. It works well for multitasking and gaming, getting about 1,018,955 on AnTuTu and 1054/3889 on Geekbench (single-core/multi-core). It works well for most things, but it doesn’t have as much raw power as competitors like the Snapdragon 8 Elite or MediaTek Dimensity 9200. This is especially true in resource-heavy games that recommend medium-high graphics settings.
The phone runs HarmonyOS 5.1, which has a smooth interface and cool features like AI anti-peeping (which lets you know if someone is looking at your screen), AI Quiet Calls (which cuts down on background noise), and Dancing Master Hanhan (a customizable AI character theme). The lack of Google Mobile Services, on the other hand, is still a big problem for users around the world because they have to find ways to get to apps like YouTube and Gmail. It has 12GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB (no microSD slot), so there is plenty of room for apps and media.
Battery and Charging: Power That Lasts
The Pura 80 Pro has a 5170mAh battery, though some sources say it has a 5700mAh capacity. Under normal conditions, it can last up to two days. It can charge quickly over a wired connection at 100W and over a wireless connection at 80W (with a compatible Huawei charger). It can fully charge in less than 30 minutes. It also has reverse wireless charging, which lets you charge accessories. A vapor chamber cooling system keeps the thermals in check even after long periods of use, so it’s great for gaming and doing more than one thing at once.
Extra features and connectivity
The Pura 80 Pro works with 5G in some markets (but only 4G LTE internationally because of political issues). It also has dual SIM or eSIM options and two-way satellite messaging for emergencies, which lets you send texts and pictures without cell service. Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, NFC, and a USB 3.1 Type-C port are some of the other ways to connect. The phone also has an IR blaster that can be used as a remote control, which is not common in modern flagship phones.
There are biometric features like a fingerprint sensor on the screen and face unlock, but the face unlock is less secure than 3D systems from other companies. Because there is no 3.5mm headphone jack, you need a USB-C adapter to listen to music through wired headphones.
Verdict: A Photographer’s Dream with Some Drawbacks
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a great choice for people who love taking pictures because it has a 1-inch Ultra Lighting sensor and a quad-camera system that can do a lot of different things. It has a high-end design, a bright screen, and a battery that lasts a long time, making it a great flagship. HarmonyOS 5.1 adds unique AI-driven features. But some people, especially those outside of China, may not want to use it because it doesn’t have Google services and only works with 5G networks. With prices ranging from $435 to $599 in some markets (though prices may vary), this is a bold product that does what it does best: capture life’s moments in stunning detail.
The Pura 80 Pro is a work of art for people who care about camera quality and can figure out how to use Google’s services. If you want the best performance or seamless app integration, you might want to look at competitors like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the iPhone 16 Pro.
