Huawei Pura 80 Ultra

Name: Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Brand: Huawei

Display6.8" 1276 x 2848 pixels

ChipsetKirin 9020 (7 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery5170 mAh

8.5GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International

5G bands

SA/NSA - China only

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G (China only)

Launch

Announced

2025, June 11

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

163 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)

Weight

233.5 g (8.25 oz)

Build

Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back

SIM

· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + eSIM

Durability

IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min)

Display

Type

LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, 3000 nits (peak)

Size

6.8 inches, 111.3 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1276 x 2848 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~459 ppi density)

Protection

Kunlun Glass 2 (Basalt-tempered) / 2nd-Gen Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass, Mohs level 4

Platform

EMUI 15 (International), HarmonyOS 5.1 (China)

Chipset

Kirin 9020 (7 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (1x2.5GHz & 3x2.15 GHz & 4x1.6GHz)

GPU

Maleoon 920

AnTuTu (v11, est.)

1160268

Memory

Card slot

Internal

512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.6-4.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.4, 83mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.28", PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, 3.7x optical zoom 12.5 MP, f/3.6, 212mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, 9.4x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF * Both telephoto cameras utilize the same camera sensor w/o continuous optical zoom

Features

Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video

4K, 1080p, 1080p@960fps (interpolated), HDR Vivid, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Module

13 MP, f/2.0, (ultrawide), AF

Features

HDR, panorama · 4K, 1080p, 1080p@240fps, HDR Vivid, gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm jack

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC

Positioning

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type

Market-dependent versions:· Li-Po 5170 mAh - International· Li-Po 5700 mAh - China

Charging

100W wired80W wireless20W reverse wireless18W reverse wired

Misc

Colors

Prestige Gold, Golden Black

Models

LMR-AL10, LMU-LX9

GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways

display

6.8", 3000-nit LTPO OLED, 120HzThe 3000-nit peak brightness and LTPO technology mean you can read text and video clearly in direct sunlight without washing out the colors, and the 120Hz refresh adapts the frame rate to save battery when scrolling does not demand it.

camera

50MP wide, 3.7x and 9.4x optical zoomThe dual telephoto setup with physical zoom (not crop) lets you frame distant subjects, sports, or wildlife without losing sharpness, and the 50MP f/1.6 main sensor with 1.0-inch type captures more light for low-light scenes.

performance

Kirin 9020, octa-core, Maleoon 920 GPUThis chipset handles mainstream gaming (Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile) at high settings without lag, and manages video editing and multitasking without stuttering.

battery

5170 mAh, about 1 day heavy useWith mixed browsing, video, and calls, you get roughly 18 to 20 hours before needing to charge; heavy gaming or video recording cuts that to 12 to 15 hours.

charging

100W wired, roughly 20 to 30 minutes to fullPlugging in wired catches you from empty to 100% in about 20 to 30 minutes; 80W wireless takes roughly 40 to 50 minutes if you have a compatible pad.

durability

IP68/IP69, Kunlun Glass 2, 8.3mm thinIP68/IP69 means it survives dust and high-pressure water jets plus 2-meter submersion for 30 minutes, so splashes and brief dunks cause no damage, and the Basalt-tempered Kunlun Glass 2 resists scratches better than typical glass.

connectivity

Wi-Fi 7, 5G (China), dual SIM + eSIMWi-Fi 7 offers faster local transfers and streaming on compatible networks, and dual SIM + eSIM lets you run two numbers simultaneously (one via chip, one via eSIM) when you travel or need a work/personal split.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design81

Display95

Performance86

Camera87

Battery74

Value85

GoSolo Verdict

The Pura 80 Ultra is Huawei's heavyweight flagship with a 6.8-inch 3000-nit display, dual optical zoom cameras, and 100W charging—built for buyers in China who want practical speed and water resistance, or international users who prefer reliable everyday performance over cutting-edge silicon. It's well-engineered and refined, but the price tag demands either region-specific appeal (5G in China, satellite calling) or acceptance that you're paying flagship money for a solid rather than game-changing phone.

Strengths · 4

3000-nit LTPO OLED display: genuinely bright and smooth outdoors, adaptive refresh saves battery without sacrificing visual quality.
Dual optical zoom telephoto lenses (3.7x and 9.4x): rare at this price; framing distant subjects stays sharp and accurate.
100W wired charging and solid 5170mAh (5700mAh in China) battery: reaches full charge in under 30 minutes, all-day endurance for moderate use.
Refined build: Kunlun Glass 2 resists scratches better than standard glass, IP68/IP69 water/dust resistance, thin (8.3mm) without feeling fragile.

Trade-offs · 3

Kirin 9020 is mature, not cutting-edge: rivals' newer chips edge ahead in single-threaded speed and gaming—noticeable if you benchmark, imperceptible in daily use, but pays a flagship price for high-end rather than leading edge.
International model lacks 5G and satellite calling: no regional 5G, no BDS satellite messaging outside China, limiting appeal to some global buyers despite the premium cost.
Smaller international battery (5170mAh) vs China's 5700mAh: the 530mAh gap costs 2–3 hours of endurance; kept slim but a tangible sacrifice for global markets.