Pura X Max: what is the Huawei foldable that anticipates Apple’s next big project

According to various analysts who had access to the equipment, the Chinese brand does not seek to compete only in specifications against the Galaxy Fold of Samsung, HONOR Magic V6 o Motorola Razr Fold; but in redefining how a foldable is used in the year that Apple will seek to be the protagonist of the segment.

The Pura X Max introduces what the brand defines as a format “wide fold”. Unlike other devices with flexible screens and a more elongated format, this model is committed to shorter and wider proportionsdesigned to improve the visual experience and immersion.

The internal screen reaches 7.7 inches when deployed, with OLED technology and adaptive refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The external screen, for its part, is 5.4 inches and also offers 120 Hz, which allows the use of closed equipment without losing fluidity.

In physical terms, the device measures 120 mm high by 85 mm wide when folded, and expands to 166.5mm when opened. The thickness goes from 11.2 mm closed to just 5.2 mm unfolded, with a total weight of 229 grams.

Inside, Huawei equips the device with the Kirin 9030 Pro processoraccompanied by 16 GB of RAM and configurations that can reach up to 1 TB of storage.

One of the differentials is the compatibility with the optical pencil Huawei M-Pen 3 Miniwhich expands the use of equipment towards productivity and creativity. According to official information from Huawei, the stylus It incorporates features such as low latency writing, intelligent recognition and gesture control.

The device also integrates HarmonyOS 6.1the company’s own operating system, optimized in conjunction with hardware to improve overall performance. In fact, the brand ensures that the combination of hardware, software and cloud achieves an increase of up to 30% on performance of the team.

In the photographic section, the Pura X Max incorporates a dual system of 50 megapixelsaligned with the trend of prioritizing quality over quantity of sensors.

The battery reaches 5,300 mAh and supports fast charging 66W, which aims to sustain the intensive use that a screen of this size demands.

In addition, it has certifications IP58 e IP59which gives you dust and water resistancea point still uncommon in foldable devices.

The launch of the Pura X Max comes in a context where as September approaches, the rumors about a possible foldable iPhone or even a more advanced “Ultra” model within the Apple ecosystem.

Although the American company Apple has not yet presented a device of these characteristics – beyond the leak of an alleged model—, Huawei’s approach, with a wider and productivity-oriented screen, is beginning to mark a possible direction for the market.

In that sense, this is not an isolated case: in recent years, several Chinese manufacturers have anticipated trends that later end up impacting the industry.

There are examples like Xiaomiwhich redefined its premium line by incorporating a rear screen within the camera module in its most advanced models; Nubiawhich tried a similar but more economical concept; and HONORwhich opted to differentiate itself with devices focused on autonomy, going so far as to double the battery capacity compared to some American models.

Even so, this is one of the clearest cases in which the design seems to anticipate a category that the Cupertino firm has not yet explored.

Until now, the Huawei Pura X Max was presented in China with a price that starts around $1,600 and can exceed 2,000 dollars in its most complete versions.

As is often the case with other Chinese brands, this type of equipment does not usually leave the local market immediately, so its official confirmation regarding its global launch is a mystery. However, its media impact goes beyond availability: It usually acts as a wake-up call to where the industry is headed..