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January 28, 2025
Huawei Pura 80 Series Release Delayed to Mid-2025
Huawei’s flagship smartphones that aren’t part of the Mate series were the first to change from their usual P-series name in 2024. But for those looking forward to more Pura devices, which are known for their unique camera bumps, in the second quarter of this year, they might need to be patient a bit longer.
Launch Delayed
According to the well-informed leaker Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo, the unveiling of the successors to the Pura 70, 70 Pro, Pro+, and the high-end Ultra has been “postponed” to between May and June 2025. This news has caught many fans by surprise, as they were eagerly waiting for these new models.
Pocket 3 Coming Sooner
The same leaker also mentioned that the Pocket 3 is set to launch earlier than expected, now scheduled for March instead of February. This clamshell smartphone is rumored to surprise competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 with its “new masterpiece” features, although specific details have not yet been revealed.
If these rumors turn out to be accurate, the Pocket 3 could be the first device to showcase the newest HarmonyOS features. However, it seems unlikely to outshine models like the Pura 80 Ultra when it comes to the latest XMAGE camera technology.
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January 24, 2025
Huawei Launches Pura 70 Ultra Red and Black for Chinese New Year
Huawei has unveiled a unique Red Edition to mark the Year of the Snake for the Chinese New Year. Alongside this, a new Black Edition has also been released. Both models showcase a checkered leather texture on the back. The red version highlights a shiny red finish on the camera area, which is accentuated by a striking gold outline, while the black version boasts an all-metallic black finish for a stylish appearance.
Launch Details and Promotions
The new Pura 70 Ultra color options are currently available for buying through Huawei’s official Weibo post and the online VMall store. To celebrate the launch, the first 30 customers will get FreeBuds 5i, which are priced at 599 yuan, along with a Pura 70 Fashion Handbag. These new color variants only differ in their colors and designs, while keeping the same specifications as the original Pura 70 Ultra.
Technical Specifications
The Pura 70 Ultra comes with a 6.8-inch quad-curved OLED display offering FHD+ resolution (2844 x 1260 pixels), a P3 wide color gamut, a refresh rate of 120Hz, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and a pixel density of 460 PPI. It operates on HarmonyOS 4.2, with the option to upgrade to HarmonyOS NEXT after purchase.
The camera setup includes a triple-lens arrangement on the rear: a 50MP primary sensor, a 40MP ultrawide-angle lens, and a 50MP macro telephoto lens. For selfies, the front camera features a 13MP ultrawide sensor that supports various shooting modes. Moreover, the device offers satellite communication, smart payment capabilities, and AI photo-editing tools.
The Pura 70 Ultra is equipped with a 5200mAh battery, which supports 100W wired charging, 80W wireless charging, 18W wired reverse charging, and 20W wireless reverse charging. It has an IP68 rating and comes with a USB Type-C port.
Tags: Chinese New Year, Huawei, Pura 70 Ultra
January 24, 2025
Huawei Develops Custom Image Sensors for Pura 80 Ultra
Huawei continues to lead the smartphone market in China, showing no signs of letting up. The company has outpaced Apple and local rivals like Xiaomi to take the number one position in the country’s smartphone sector. Additionally, it holds the title of the top foldable brand in China.
Strategic Self-Reliance
This success can be linked to Huawei’s focus on self-sufficiency in both hardware and software, which has helped cushion the blow from the U.S. ban affecting its business operations. The next flagship model on the horizon is the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, and it’s poised to make a significant splash in the market.
Innovative Camera Features
As per Weibo leaker Smart Pikachu, the phone will boast a “self-developed” triple-camera setup on its back. This will include a large 1-inch sensor for the primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a “super-large” periscope zoom lens that has a 1/1.3-inch sensor. For comparison, the Pura 70 series utilizes OmniVision sensors.
Powerful New Chip
Moreover, it is believed that Huawei is developing a new Kirin 5G processor for the Pura 80 series, tentatively named Kirin 9020, which is expected to deliver enhanced power and performance, especially for photography. The brand is likely to improve its AI capabilities with the upcoming Pura lineup, possibly leading to advancements in image processing.
The Huawei Pura 80 series is anticipated to debut in the second quarter of 2025, likely around April, aligning with the launch schedule of the Pura 70 series. However, Huawei has not yet confirmed these specifics. The official specifications and features for the upcoming flagship smartphones may be disclosed during the formal launch event.
Tags: Huawei, Kirin 9020, Pura 80 Ultra
January 20, 2025
Huawei Launches Global Update for Watch Ultimate
Huawei has begun distributing a new global update for the Watch Ultimate, identified as version 5.0.0.21(SP1C00M02). This update comes after the introduction of firmware version 5.0.0.13, which was the initial global HarmonyOS 5.0 update for the Watch Ultimate.
Update Details
Reports indicate that firmware version 5.0.0.21(SP1C00M02) is now available for the standard Huawei Watch Ultimate models in both Voyage Blue and Expedition Black (currently priced at €573 on Amazon DE). However, the Watch Ultimate Green model has not yet received this update. The update itself is fairly small, at only 36.78 MB. According to the change log, this release offers optimizations for system stability in “specific situations.” Sadly, there’s no additional information to clarify what exact enhancements have been made.
Missing Features
One significant feature that’s missing from this 5.0.0.21 update is the NFC payments capability, which was previously announced for the Watch Ultimate, Watch GT 5, and Watch GT 5 Pro last year. The company had indicated that this feature would be available to users within the first half of 2025. Users of the Huawei Watch Ultimate smartwatch can download firmware version 5.0.0.13(SP2C00M02) along with future updates through the Huawei Health app.
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January 20, 2025
Huawei Leads China’s Foldable Market as Competitors Lag Behind
IDC has published a fresh market analysis indicating that the foldable phone sector in China faced both advancements and hurdles in 2024. Huawei, which introduced foldable models like the Mate X6 and Mate XT Ultimate this year, is currently the frontrunner in China’s foldable phone landscape.
Huawei’s Strong Position
According to the IDC survey, Huawei dominates the foldable phone industry in China, holding nearly 50 percent market share. Honor follows closely with 20.6 percent, and Vivo takes 11.1 percent, bolstered by solid offerings such as the X Fold 3 series. Xiaomi comes in fourth with a 7.4 percent share, owing to the success of its inaugural clamshell foldable. Even though Oppo didn’t launch any new foldable devices in 2024, it still managed to maintain a 5.3 percent share thanks to positive user feedback. Interestingly, Samsung, a worldwide leader in foldable technology, has yet to make a significant impact in China’s competitive market.
Market Trends and Challenges
In terms of market dynamics, foldable phone shipments reached 9.17 million units in 2024, marking a 30.8 percent increase from the previous year. However, the fourth quarter saw a 9.6 percent drop in shipments, resulting in a total of 2.5 million units. This represented the first decline after nine quarters of steady growth. While enhancements in design, durability, and battery performance have made foldable phones more attractive, factors like high prices, durability concerns, and limited internal space remain barriers for wider adoption.
Recovery in Smartphone Market
China’s smartphone market showed significant recovery in 2024 after two years of decline, with shipments hitting around 286 million units—an increase of 5.6 percent year-on-year. This growth can be attributed to the rising demand for AI features, better displays, and extended battery life, especially in the first half of the year. Although demand began to slow down towards the year’s end, upcoming government-supported consumer subsidy programs in 2025 are predicted to give the market another boost.
Experts believe this recovery offers a vital chance for manufacturers to innovate and take advantage of changing consumer preferences. Nevertheless, companies need to strike a balance between immediate profits and long-term growth to avoid the risk of depleting future demand too soon.
Tags: China Smartphone market, foldable phones, Huawei
January 20, 2025
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra Red Variant Launch for Chinese New Year
Huawei is currently developing various new devices, including the Pocket 3 foldable, set to debut in the first quarter of 2025, along with the successor to the innovative tri-fold Mate XT. Additionally, the company is working on a new red version of the Pura 70 Ultra smartphone, which will sport a shiny frame, a reimagined lens module, and a simple leather back cover. This update primarily emphasizes aesthetics, keeping the main specifications the same.
Special Edition Details
Information shared by user 李小祥龙 on Weibo suggests that this new color might be a limited edition for Chinese New Year and it’s likely to come with a hefty price tag. The original device was priced at 9,999 Yuan (around $1,365) when it was released in April 2024.
Specifications Overview
Currently, the Pura 70 Ultra is available in several colors: Starry Black, Starry White, Chanson Green, and Mocha Brown. It features a 6.8-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2844×1260, an adaptive refresh rate of 1-120Hz, 1440Hz PWM dimming, and is protected by basalt-tempered Kunlun glass. The device has an IP68 rating, meaning it is resistant to both dust and water.
The smartphone is powered by a 5200mAh battery that supports 100W wired charging, 80W wireless charging, and 20W reverse wireless charging. It comes with a Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen1) port, satellite calling capabilities, Beidou satellite messaging, AI remote control, smart payment options, and AI features for enhancing images.
Camera and Build
The camera system includes a super-focusing telescopic lens equipped with a 1-inch sensor, an aperture range of F1.6 to F4.0, and stabilization features. Additionally, it has a 40MP ultra-wide lens with an F2.2 aperture and a 50MP macro telephoto lens with an F2.1 aperture, featuring optical image stabilization. For selfies, there’s a 13MP ultra-wide camera with an F2.4 aperture.
Weighing in at 226 grams and measuring 162.6mm x 75.1mm x 8.4mm, the red variant will come with exclusive first-sale gifts while keeping the advanced features of the Pura 70 Ultra intact.
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January 17, 2025
Honor CEO Zhao Ming Resigns; Former Huawei Exec Takes Charge
In a surprising change, Zhao Ming, the CEO of Honor, has resigned due to health issues. The board has selected Li Jian, a former Huawei executive with a lot of experience, to take over as the new CEO.
Zhao Ming’s Impact at Honor
Zhao Ming, who worked at Huawei for 17 years, was key to Honor’s achievements. He took charge of the brand in 2015 and guided it to become the leading online mobile phone brand in China for several quarters in a row. Under his direction, Honor not only surpassed Samsung to become the top mobile phone brand in Russia by the end of 2019 but also secured the second position in the Chinese smartphone market in 2020.
Challenges and Resilience
However, the company’s path changed drastically in November 2020 due to US sanctions against Huawei. This led to Huawei selling its Honor business unit, with Zhao Ming becoming the CEO of the newly independent Honor Terminal Co., Ltd. Despite these hurdles, under Zhao Ming’s leadership, Honor quickly established its own R&D, product development, supply chain, and market systems in just four months. The Honor V40 was launched as the first product post-separation in January.
Future Directions with Li Jian
Honor also made significant progress towards an initial public offering (IPO) by completing its shareholding reform and rebranding itself as Honor Device Co., Ltd. by the end of 2024. The smartphone market in China remains highly competitive. Data from Canalys indicates that Vivo holds a 17% market share in 2024, while Huawei has shown a strong comeback with a year-on-year growth of 37%. Apple, OPPO, and Honor follow in third, fourth, and fifth place, with Honor holding a 15% market share.
Li Jian, the newly appointed CEO, comes with a rich background from his long service at Huawei, where he was involved in major strategic changes and played a significant role in key business challenges. His skills in strategic management and international operations will be crucial for Honor as it moves ahead.
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January 16, 2025
Apple Loses Smartphone Market Lead in China to Vivo and Huawei
During the third quarter of 2024, Apple really took charge of the Chinese smartphone scene. However, in the following quarter, it appears that two local brands have managed to surpass them. The iPhone manufacturer experienced a drop in Q4 2024, so let’s dive into the details we have at this point.
Apple Loses Its Edge to Local Giants
As per a report by Canalys, the well-known company from Cupertino was overtaken by two local rivals. Apple lost its top spot to Vivo, which has emerged as the new leader in the market, followed by Huawei as the second. While Huawei was the only runner-up in Q3 2024, Vivo managed to leap ahead of both brands in the next quarter. In the Chinese smartphone arena, Vivo captured a 17 percent share of the market.
Market Shares and Challenges
On the flip side, Huawei held a 16 percent share, while Apple accounted for about 15 percent of the total market. According to the report, Apple’s position in the Chinese market declined because their iPhones lacked support for advanced AI features. This made them less appealing to potential buyers, especially when compared to Chinese smartphones that come equipped with a variety of AI capabilities.
Due to this situation, the company faced its lowest annual sales in the Chinese market, as stated by Canalys senior analyst Zhu Jiatao. He mentioned that Apple’s market standing is also facing numerous obstacles from its competitors. Furthermore, Huawei continues to introduce flagship devices, and the number of domestic foldable phones in China has significantly increased, often at premium prices. Xiaomi and Vivo are also fostering consumer loyalty through innovative technology. Thus, it is expected that Apple is encountering tough competition in the high-end market.
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January 14, 2025
Huawei Band 9 Launched in India at Rs 3,999, Pre-order on Flipkart
Huawei has launched the Huawei Band 9 in India, following the successful introduction of the Huawei Band 8 in July 2024. This new wearable is stylish and packed with features, appealing to both fitness lovers and fans of smart accessories. Pre-orders have begun, and the pricing details are out. Let’s dive into the specifications, features, and pricing information.
Specifications and Features of Huawei Band 9
The Huawei Band 9 sports a 1.47-inch HD 2.5D AMOLED touch display that boasts a resolution of 194×368 pixels and a pixel density of 282ppi, plus it supports Always-on Mode. It comes with a 9-axis IMU sensor, which includes an accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer, along with an optical heart rate sensor and an ambient light sensor.
When it comes to health monitoring, the Band 9 is equipped with Huawei TruSeen 5.5 for heart rate tracking, HUAWEI TruSleep 4.0 for advanced sleep tracking, and HUAWEI TruRelax to help manage stress levels. Women can take advantage of the menstrual cycle tracking feature. The device supports 100 workout modes, automatically recognizing four common types of exercises. It connects via Bluetooth 5.0 and is compatible with Android 8.0 and newer, as well as iOS 13.0 and above.
Durability and Extra Features
This wearable is 5ATM water-resistant, so it’s suitable for swimming and underwater activities up to a depth of 50 meters. It also comes with smart functionalities like music control, remote camera operation, quick reply options for messages, and alerts for incoming calls. Despite its slim dimensions (43.45 × 24.86 × 8.99 mm) and lightweight of just 14g, the Band 9 can last up to 14 days on a single charge, and it takes only 45 minutes to fully charge.
Pricing and Availability in India
In India, the Huawei Band 9 is priced at Rs 5,999, but it’s currently available for a special pre-order price of Rs 3,999 until January 17th. You can find it on Flipkart in colors like Black, Pink, White, and Yellow. After the pre-order phase, it will also be listed on Amazon.
Tags: Fitness Tracker, Huawei, Huawei Band 9
January 13, 2025
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 Global Release Expected Soon in 2025
The MatePad Pro 13.2 is Huawei’s smaller option compared to other tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, which is currently priced at $1,149 on Amazon. The latest version of this tablet is referred to as the 2025 model, even though it was officially launched in November 2024. So far, it has only been available in China.
Global Release on the Horizon
It seems that this premium tablet may soon become more accessible to a wider audience, as it has received approval for sale in Indonesia from the local SDPPI regulatory body. The device has been registered under a slightly different model number, WEB-W09, suggesting that it is set to be released as a Global Edition of the MatePad Pro 13.2 2025.
Similarities and Upgrades
In terms of design and specifications, the tablet appears largely unchanged from its 2023 version, featuring a 13.2-inch 3:2 2.8K OLED display capable of reaching 144Hz and supporting the P3 wide color gamut. It also retains the same 10,100mAh battery.
However, the 2025 variant boasts faster charging at 100W compared to the previous model’s 88W. It runs on HarmonyOS 4.3 instead of the 4.0 version and is enhanced for the latest AI productivity tools and the new GoPaint application, along with supporting Huawei Sound audio tuning.
Pricing Details
The MatePad Pro 13.2 2025 offers PaperMatte options, starting at 5799 yuan (approximately $791) for the model with 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. In contrast, the model without the anti-reflection coating starts at 5199 yuan (around $709).
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