Huawei Pura X Hands-On: A Product Only Huawei Can Achieve!

Small size, foldable screen, 16:10; these three elements combined make Huawei Pura X worthy of the phrase: "a product that nobody expected." Naturally, new things will inevitably face controversy. Below is a quick hands-on review to see what needs Huawei Pura X meets and what issues it brings.

Huawei Pura X basic parameter configuration

The first impression of holding the Huawei Pura X is that it is wide enough.

The unfolded dimensions are 143.2x91.7x7.15mm, and the width of 91.7mm is indeed not very friendly for people with smaller hands. Its outer screen is a 3.5-inch 1:1 square display, and when folded, it looks like a small square, which is quite unique.

When unfolded, the inner screen size reaches 6.3 inches with a ratio of 16:10, visually approaching the size of a tablet. In contrast, the width of most 6.3-inch small-screen phones on the market is generally around 72mm, and the additional 20mm width of the Pura X does indeed increase the difficulty of one-handed operation.

When folded, the outer screen resembles a makeup box, and the 3.5-inch square screen appears cute and adorable; when unfolded, the 6.3-inch inner screen size is between traditional small and large foldable phones, giving a unique impression of being "chubby yet cute." The thickness when folded is 15.1mm, and when unfolded, the thickness on one side is 7.15mm, with a weight of about 195g, even lighter than some flagship straight-screen phones, making it more convenient to carry.

The back cover of Pura X is made of glass material, with a delicate touch, seamlessly integrated with the shiny metal frame, making it very exquisite. The hinge uses a basalt water droplet hinge design, supporting multi-angle hovering. According to official data, the folding lifespan exceeds hundreds of thousands of times. When closed, it fits perfectly, and when opened, there are no obvious creases, with quality and craftsmanship being top-notch.

In terms of the screen, the Huawei Pura X features a 16:10 aspect ratio wide screen, measuring 6.3 inches, with a resolution of 2120x1320. It supports a 1-120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, offering excellent display quality.

The outer screen is a 1:1 ratio square smart external display, measuring 3.5 inches with a resolution of 980x980. It also supports a 1-120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2500 nits, consistent with the display quality of the inner screen.

The camera module adopts a volcanic crater design, with an exceptionally delicate and natural transition. The overall design eliminates redundant elements, highlighting a minimalist sense of order. The Huawei Pura X inherits the red maple original color imaging from the Huawei Mate 70 series, equipped with a 50MP RYYB main sensor (F1.6 + OIS) + 40MP ultra-wide macro (RYYB) + 8MP telephoto (3.5x optical zoom + OIS) + multispectral sensor, introducing 1.5 million multispectral channels technology, improving color reproduction accuracy by 120%. Of course, features like hover shooting, dual-screen simultaneous display for selfies (external screen preview), and AI portrait retouching (skin texture optimization) remain standard.

In terms of battery life, the Huawei Pura X is equipped with a 4720mAh (typical value) battery, supporting a maximum of 66W Huawei SuperCharge; 40W Huawei Wireless SuperCharge, and it supports 5W wired reverse charging; 7.5W wireless reverse charging. For a small foldable phone, this battery configuration can be considered luxurious.

Core Function: HarmonyOS Ecosystem and AI Interaction

The screen ratio of the Huawei Pura X is so unique, and its core advantage lies in the comprehensive adaptation of HarmonyOS. I have to say, after using it for an hour, it is really fun. Due to time constraints, here are some interesting features to introduce to everyone.

The author still believes that the essence of small foldable screens lies in the small display. The 3.5-inch outer screen of the Huawei Pura X with a 1:1 aspect ratio can be considered a fully functional screen. The outer screen does not need to be unfolded, allowing for easier access to daily information and more convenient viewing and replying.

The outer screen supports multiple map navigation options, displaying navigation information in real time. In the scenario of users traveling by flight, the phone can preview flight information in real time on the outer screen, and it supports one-click pop-up of the boarding code for easy scanning. When taking a taxi with Didi Chuxing, the outer screen can monitor the status in real time.

Of course, if you want to relax and unwind during your free time, you can also open applications directly on the external screen. The application interface is displayed directly on the external screen, and you can even play games like Candy Crush.

Pura X has also adapted some apps individually, such as Xiaohongshu, with completely different visual effects in landscape and portrait modes.

The 16:10 screen of Pura X is closer to the proportions of a physical book, allowing more text to be displayed in a line. Additionally, the AI eye-tracking page-turning feature can track the movement of the user's eyes, automatically turning the page when the user looks at the bottom of the page, which is also very interesting.

Finally

After a brief hands-on experience, the author still believes that the Huawei Pura X is an innovative product. The 16:10 wide screen with a 6.3-inch inner display and a 1:1 smart outer screen with a 3.5-inch combination is not simply an adjustment of screen proportions, but demonstrates the maturity of Huawei's HarmonyOS. This "wide foldable" design breaks through the traditional binary opposition of "small screen folding" or "giant tablet," achieving seamless switching between portable card mode when folded and mini-tablet mode when unfolded, realizing "one device with three uses."

In the future, ZOL will continue to bring you the experience and reviews of the Huawei Pura X. Stay tuned!