Apple and Samsung once again lost in the wide fold punch.

HUAWEI launched the Pura X foldable last year, and it was one of the more interesting releases of 2025. Now, HUAWEI Pura

Original Pura This clamshell approach meant that the cover display was smaller as it shared space with the camera bump. The new Pura X Max switches to a proper book-style form factor, with a larger and wider cover display on the front.

In fact, Samsung’s rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could roughly match HUAWEI in this regard, as it is likely to have a 5.4-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch folding panel. Meanwhile, the original Pura

Huawei says that the new phone has Kirin 9030 Pro chipset. These recent Kirin chips are generally considered to be a few steps behind the best chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek. However, the company claims that the original Pura

Otherwise, the Pura X Max sports a triple rear camera setup. Expect a 50MP variable aperture main camera (f/1.4 to f/4.0), a 12.5MP RYYB ultrawide lens, and a 50MP RYYB 3.5x telephoto shooter. The company is also introducing an improved Red Maple color sensor on the back to capture color information more accurately.

In terms of durability, you can expect an IP58/59 rating and ultra-thin glass for the foldable display.

Interested in Pura X Max? The cheapest model is the 12GB/256GB variant, priced at 10,999 Yuan (~$1,613). The most expensive model is the 16GB/1TB variant, with a recommended price of 13,999 yuan (~$2,053). Needless to say, the RAM crisis and other component price increases have clearly affected the pricing. So don’t be surprised if the phone is significantly more expensive outside China – if it launches in global markets first.