Leaks around Huawei’s upcoming Pura 80 Ultra suggest it’s ready to take on heavyweights like the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Armed with a groundbreaking camera system and running on Huawei’s self-made HarmonyOS, this flagship is reportedly set for a launch just around the corner, tied to China’s Dragon Boat Festival.
According to Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital (via Notebookcheck), the Pura 80 series is expected to open pre-orders right after China’s Dragon Boat Festival, which runs from May 31 to June 2, 2025. A formal release is likely in July, possibly running HarmonyOS 5, Huawei’s latest OS iteration with enhanced ecosystem and AI features. Speculations point towards a June 11 unveiling, aligning with the festival’s timing, though Huawei hasn’t confirmed this.
The Ultra model is primed to dominate smartphone photography and videography, thanks to its in-house SmartSens SC5A0CS 1-inch sensor. This beast of a camera, developed by Huawei’s XMAGE division, promises “terrifying” recording capabilities, potentially outshining rivals with its advanced light sensitivity via RYYB pixel-matrix tech. The setup is also expected to include a 2MP color temperature sensor—up from 1.6MP in the Pura 70 Ultra—for improved color accuracy.
Unfortunately, there’s no reliable information yet on the Pura 80 series’ chipset. Some speculation points to a “new” Kirin 9020, which powered last year’s Mate 70 series. According to a recent leak, the Chinese tech giant is working hard to make 3nm in-house chips a reality — you can learn more about that here.
With a limited global availability due to trade restrictions, the Pura 80 Ultra may remain exclusive to China. Still, its launch could steal the spotlight from Apple’s WWDC and Samsung’s summer foldables. Keep an eye out as more details are likely to surface as we inch closer to the launch.
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