Upcoming Flagship Photography Powerhouse in 2025: A Sneak Peek of Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
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Huawei's latest offering, the Pura 80 Ultra, is set to make waves in the global market with its innovative camera technology. The standout feature of this smartphone is its unique dual-lens telephoto system, a world-first in the smartphone industry.
Instead of two separate telephoto cameras, the Pura 80 Ultra uses two telephoto lenses sharing a single 50 MP 1/1.28-inch sensor. This design allows for a physical switch between a 3.7x optical zoom (83mm equivalent, f/2.4) and an impressive 9.4x optical zoom (212mm equivalent, f/3.6) on the same sensor. Users can even hear and feel the buzzing sound during zoom transitions, a tactile effect unique to this system.
Compared to competitors like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which offers a slightly longer 10x optical zoom via separate periscope cameras, Huawei’s implementation enables one of the longest true optical zoom ranges in a more compact and innovative design.
The general photograph quality is exceptional, thanks to a large 1-inch, 50 MP RYYB sensor with variable aperture (f/1.6–f/4.0) that supports hybrid autofocus, optical image stabilization, and up to 16 stops of dynamic range through Huawei's proprietary TCG-HDR technology. The phone also boasts a high-resolution 40 MP ultrawide camera with autofocus and an f/2.2 aperture, ensuring sharp, versatile wide shots. A dedicated spectral sensor ensures highly accurate color reproduction.
Photos taken with the Pura 80 Ultra were taken in the most user-friendly mode: point and shoot, no reshoots. A series of photos were taken from the top of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, ranging from ultra-wide to 100x zoom. Although the platform used for the photos was behind glass, which could have affected the quality of the shots, the results were impressive.
The Pura 80 Ultra also excels in video recording, offering 3.7x and 10x zoom with very high quality. It can record 4K video at up to 60 frames per second, and users can switch between all cameras while recording video.
However, the Pura 80 Ultra's operating system lacks built-in Google services, but Huawei's AppGallery offers tools like microG or GBox to install Google apps such as YouTube, Gmail, and Google Maps.
Belarusian prices for the Pura 80 Ultra are yet to be announced, but they're around €1500 in the region. A full review of the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra will be available on Our Website soon, providing a comprehensive analysis of this innovative smartphone.
In conclusion, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is notable for its unique dual-lens telephoto zoom mechanism, exceptional image quality, competitiveness with flagship rivals, and large main sensor and unique zoom system. The combination of advanced sensor tech, wide dynamic range, and innovative zoom optics makes its photography quality stand out, placing it among the leading camera smartphones in 2025.
- The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, with its unique dual-lens telephoto system, is poised to challenge other smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, both offering impressive optical zoom capabilities but utilizing different designs.
- Besides its innovative camera technology, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is also equipped with multiple gadgets such as a high-resolution 40 MP ultrawide camera, a dedicated spectral sensor for accurate color reproduction, and various smartphone features like 4K video recording and a large 1-inch RYYB sensor.
