Huawei has officially confirmed the launch of the new Huawei Pura 80 series along with various smart products , which will take place on June 11 at 14:30 (local time) in China . With the slogan “See beyond with foresight” , the company is envisioning significant developments in the field of mobile imaging .
The official teaser for the device reveals a camera-centric, showing off two distinctive lenses — likely dual periscope-style telephoto lenses. The new setup confirms rumors of a dual-periscope zoom system, which may be exclusive to the Ultra model of the series.
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This isn't the first time Huawei has explored such an architecture, as the P40 Pro+ featured a similar concept, but its potential return with an even more advanced implementation underscores its determination to lead the way in smartphone imaging.
According to leaks, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is expected to incorporate a custom sensor LOFIC CMOS from SmartSens (model SC5A0CS ), which adopts the RYYB pixel array — Huawei's trademark for excellent low-light performance. LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) technology is expected to enhance dynamic range and low-light efficiency at the hardware level, furthering Huawei's goal of setting new standards in mobile imaging.
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra looks set to take the top spot in mobile photography, as the device is rumored to feature a 50MP periscope telephoto lens measuring 1/1.3 inches — one of the largest sensors on the market, surpassing even the Samsung HP9 . This setup promises excellent performance in both wide-angle shots and scenes with intense zoom.
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Major upgrades across the entire Pura 80 range
While the Ultra will take the lead, the rest of the series — the Pura 80, Pura 80 Pro, and Pura 80 Pro+ — are also expected to benefit from technology upgrades. All versions are likely to feature Huawei’s next-generation Maple Original Color Imaging (likely version 2.0), which leverages improved calibration algorithms for more natural colors and greater visual accuracy.
The series is also expected to ditch the retractable lens, adopting a compact multi-camera design, which may house four sensors in a triangular or concentric arrangement, depending on the model.
The first flagship series with HarmonyOS 5
All Pura 80 models will be released with HarmonyOS 5. Huawei's new operating system, introduced in March, has already received several updates with a focus on improved security , smooth operation , and deeper integration with the ecosystem .
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Combined with the new Kirin 9020 SoC, the Pura 80 series aims to offer a top-notch user experience, both in performance and photographic capabilities.
The new launch of the Huawei Pura 80 — and especially the Pura 80 Ultra — seems to mark a very serious attempt by Huawei to stand out in the mobile photography sector, in an era where competition from Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi is particularly fierce. The features of the new phones place a special emphasis on this area.
If Huawei manages to combine all of the above with the right pricing and global availability, the Pura 80 series could be the strongest proposition of the year in terms of smartphone photography.
Source: www.gizmochina.com
