Huawei Launches Pura X Max, Its First Wide-Folding Phone in China
Huawei introduced its first wide-folding smartphone, the Pura X Max, on Monday in China. The company unveiled the device during its April 2026 launch event. It also launched the Pura 90 series, Watch Fit 5 lineup, and Watch Buds 2 at the same time.
The new foldable phone will go on sale in China later this week. Customers can buy it through Huawei’s official online store starting April 25. Huawei offers the Pura X Max in five attractive colours: Interstellar Blue, Olive Gold, Phantom Black, Vibrant Orange, and Zero Degree White.
The phone comes in four RAM and storage options. Huawei powers the device with its latest Kirin 9030 Pro chipset. It also includes a large 5,300mAh battery for all-day use.
Pricing in China
The base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage costs CNY 10,999 (roughly Rs. 1,50,000). The 12GB + 512GB version is priced at CNY 11,999 (about Rs. 1,64,000). The 16GB + 512GB variant costs CNY 12,999 (roughly Rs. 1,77,000). The top model with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage is priced at CNY 13,999 (about Rs. 1,91,000).
Key Specifications and Features
The Huawei Pura X Max runs on HarmonyOS 6.1. It features a large 7.7-inch LTPO 2.0 flexible OLED inner display. This screen supports up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 3,000 nits peak brightness, and 1.07 billion colours.
On the outside, it has a 5.4-inch Kunlun OLED cover display with up to 3,500 nits brightness. Both screens offer smooth performance and vibrant visuals.
Huawei claims the Kirin 9030 Pro chipset delivers significantly better performance than its predecessor. It provides 25% faster CPU, 40% improved GPU, and 70% better NPU performance. The phone supports up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. It also carries IP58 and IP59 ratings for strong dust and water resistance.
For photography, the device includes a triple rear camera setup. It has a 50-megapixel main camera with variable aperture and optical image stabilisation. It also features a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 100x digital zoom and a 12.5-megapixel ultrawide camera. Users get two 8-megapixel front cameras for selfies and video calls.
The phone packs a 5,300mAh battery. It supports 66W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Other features include 5G connectivity, Bluetooth 6, dual-band Wi-Fi, and multiple satellite navigation systems.
The folded phone measures 120 x 85 x 11.2 mm, while the unfolded size is 120 x 166.5 x 5.2 mm. It weighs around 229 grams.
Huawei’s new wide-folding handset aims to offer a premium experience with powerful performance, excellent displays, and advanced camera capabilities in the growing foldable phone market.
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