The Huawei Pura 80 is the entry model of the Pura 80 series. Huawei announced the series in China on June 11, 2025. The Pura 80 went on sale there on July 30, 2025. In China, it starts at CNY 4,699 for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. A global version followed in markets such as Malaysia and the UAE. Huawei does not sell it in Europe or the US.
Design and display
The Pura 80 has a flat 6.6-inch LTPO OLED screen with a resolution of 2760 x 1256 pixels. The refresh rate adapts from 1 to 120Hz. Huawei rates peak brightness at 2,800 nits and uses 1440Hz PWM dimming. Second-generation Kunlun Glass protects the display.
The phone measures 157.7 x 74.4 x 8.2 mm and weighs about 211 grams. The back is made of frosted glass. The body is rated IP68 and IP69. The fingerprint reader sits in the side power button.
Performance
The Pura 80 uses the HiSilicon Kirin 9010S. The Pro and Ultra get the Kirin 9020. Every version has 12GB of RAM. The global model has 256GB of storage, while China also gets 512GB and 1TB versions. There is no microSD slot.
The global version supports 4G LTE but not 5G. It offers Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC and an IR blaster. It takes two nano-SIM cards. The USB-C port runs at USB 2.0 speed.
Cameras
The main camera has 50MP, a variable f/1.4 to f/4.0 aperture and OIS. A 12MP periscope telephoto offers 5.5x optical zoom with OIS. A 13MP ultrawide camera and a spectral color sensor with 1.5 million channels complete the setup.
The rear cameras record video at up to 4K. The 13MP front camera has autofocus and also supports 4K video.
Battery and charging
The global model has a 5,170mAh battery (rated value). The China version lists 5,600mAh as its typical capacity. Wired charging reaches 66W, and wireless charging reaches 50W with a Huawei stand. Huawei also lists reverse wireless charging. A charger comes in the box.
Software and updates
Outside China, the Pura 80 runs EMUI 15 without Google Mobile Services. Apps come from Huawei AppGallery. The China version runs HarmonyOS 5.1 and supports BeiDou satellite messages. Huawei does not publish an update period on its product pages.
Should you buy the Pura 80?
The Pura 80 suits buyers who want a smaller flagship with a periscope zoom camera. It also brings IP69 protection, a bright LTPO screen and 50W wireless charging. However, it uses an older chip than its siblings. The global model also lacks 5G and Google apps. It is mainly sold in China and parts of Asia and the Middle East.
