Huawei Pura 80 Ultra Phone Flagship Showcase for 2025 - Sneak Peek at Its Stunning Features
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, the latest addition to Huawei's Pura series, has made a splash in the global market with its innovative switchable dual-lens zoom system. This groundbreaking technology delivers near-professional level photography and videography capabilities, outperforming most existing smartphone zoom solutions.
In real-world testing, the Pura 80 Ultra was put to the test in various conditions, with all shots taken in the most user-friendly mode: point and shoot, no second takes. The camera block of the Pura 80 Ultra stands out with its unique construction, instantly recognizable from the previous Pura series.
The Pura 80 Ultra's unique zoom system, which uses two telephoto lenses (an 83mm 3.7x zoom and a 200mm 9.4x zoom) sharing a single 1-inch sensor, performs exceptionally well. This innovative design allows users to switch optically between the two lenses, delivering superior zoom quality compared to typical smartphones that rely on digital zoom or single-lens systems.
Key performance highlights in practical use include exceptional optical zoom quality. The dual-lens system offers true optical zoom levels with minimal quality loss, providing sharp detail and good texture preservation even at 10x zoom. At 3.7x zoom, the full 50MP sensor resolution is utilized, ensuring maximum image detail. At the longer 9.4x zoom, the resolution drops to 12MP but still maintains excellent clarity.
Consistent color accuracy and sharpness were also confirmed throughout the zoom range. The large 1-inch sensor helps gather ample light, enabling handheld shooting at high zoom levels without excessive noise or blur. Effective optical image stabilization combined with electronic stabilization ensures steady photos and smooth video recording, even at high zoom levels where hand movements are magnified.
The system supports smooth focal length switching during video capture, enabling creative cinematic effects and natural perspective changes that traditional digital zoom cannot match. Video recording quality remains high, with strong performance in low light thanks to the large sensor.
The mechanical aperture (f/1.6 to f/4) and TCG-HDR technology enhance dynamic range up to 16 stops, preserving details in both highlights and shadows. Such professional-grade features elevate the overall imaging experience beyond typical smartphones.
The Pura 80 Ultra's macro photography has been significantly improved from last year's model. An ultra-wide lens is included for architecture shots. The video capabilities show high smoothness and detail, and the device can shoot 4K video at 60 frames per second.
However, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra's hardware power lags behind competitors, and the operating system lacks built-in Google services. Belarusian prices for the device have not been announced yet, but they're around €1500 in the region. Tools like microG or GBox can be used to install Google apps like YouTube, Gmail, and Google Maps on the Pura 80 Ultra via the AppGallery.
The Pura 80 Ultra was tested in challenging conditions, such as a dark, modern art museum filled with bright installations. It was also tested at extreme levels of zoom - 50x and 100x. The quality of the shots taken with the Pura 80 Ultra might be affected by the fact that the device is behind glass.
A full review of the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra will be provided on our site in the near future. Stay tuned for more insights into this remarkable device!
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, with its advanced technology, houses not only the innovative switchable dual-lens zoom system but also boasts smartphones equipped with these gadgets. In the realm of photography, this device surpasses most existing smartphones by relying on physical telephoto lenses, rather than digital zoom or single-lens systems, for exceptional zoom quality.
