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Huawei Pura 80 Launched in China: Bold New Design, 50MP Camera & 66W Charging
Shenzhen, July 11, 2025
A few months back, during a photo shoot in a café in Guangzhou, a young creative whipped out a sleek, pink-accented phone I couldn’t identify.
It wasn’t an iPhone. Nor a Galaxy. “Pura,” she said. “From Huawei.” The branding was fresh - the vibe unmistakably high-fashion.
This week at HDC 2024, Huawei made it official: the P series is dead. Long live the Pura series.
And with the Huawei Pura 80 and the MatePad 11.5"S Cherry Blossom Edition, the company isn't just betting on performance.
It's betting on aesthetic dominance and its increasingly maturing HarmonyOS ecosystem to fill the Android void left post-sanctions.
But here's the thing: under the soft pink cherry blossom hues and artful camera islands lies a serious piece of hardware - especially in the case of the tablet.
What Huawei Launched at HDC 2024
Huawei used its annual developer conference in Dongguan not just to update its HarmonyOS vision but to double down on a surprisingly resilient hardware game - powered entirely by China’s domestic tech ecosystem.
The Huawei Pura 80 and the MatePad 11.5"S Cherry Blossom Edition were launched with polished marketing, but there’s nuance under the hood that press releases won’t show you. Let’s break it down.
Huawei Pura 80: Mid-Premium, With a Flagship Personality
Huawei isn’t aiming to compete directly with the likes of the iPhone 15 or Galaxy S24 Ultra in this release - and that’s deliberate.
The Pura 80 is more of a spiritual successor to the Huawei P60, but with design cues that are younger, more lifestyle-forward.
Feature Details
Highlights of the Huawei Pura 80:
Feature Details
Display 6.7" OLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Processor Likely Kirin 9000s or equivalent (unconfirmed)
Rear Camera 50MP main + ultra-wide + macro (TBC)
Front Camera 13MP selfie shooter
OS HarmonyOS 4.x
Battery 4500mAh, 66W fast charging
5G Support Yes (likely via custom chipsets)
Design Distinctive circular camera island
In my brief hands-on with the device, the matte back finish felt noticeably grippier than last year’s glossy P60.
The camera bump, while more playful, does protrude slightly - it may wobble on flat surfaces. But in terms of in-hand feel? Slim, light, and undeniably premium.
There’s no Google Play here, of course. But Huawei’s AppGallery has improved significantly - especially for domestic users in China, and even for global users relying on PWA or Huawei’s GBox alternatives.
Let’s talk about the tablet.
This isn’t just a pretty version of last year’s 11.5-inch MatePad. It features a PaperMatte display, meant to reduce glare and provide a near e-ink level writing experience when paired with Huawei’s M-Pencil 3.
Feature Details
There’s no Google Play here, of course. But Huawei’s AppGallery has improved significantly - especially for domestic users in China, and even for global users relying on PWA or Huawei’s GBox alternatives.
Huawei MatePad 11.5"S Cherry Blossom Edition: Style Meets Substance
Let’s talk about the tablet.
This isn’t just a pretty version of last year’s 11.5-inch MatePad. It features a PaperMatte display, meant to reduce glare and provide a near e-ink level writing experience when paired with Huawei’s M-Pencil 3.
Key Specs of the MatePad 11.5"S:
Feature Details
Display 11.5" PaperMatte LCD, 144Hz
Processor Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (China-only model)
RAM/Storage 8GB + 256GB (Cherry Blossom SKU)
OS HarmonyOS 4.2
Input M-Pencil 3 support (magnetic, low-latency)
Battery 7700mAh, USB-C fast charging
Weight ~510g
Color Pink/White “Cherry Blossom” finish
Outdoor usage showed genuine improvement in glare reduction.
Under direct sunlight, the display didn’t wash out - a welcome upgrade over last year’s reflective panel.
And stylus latency? Very low. While not quite iPad Pro levels, for note-taking, sketching, and mark-up tasks, the M-Pencil 3 felt like a natural extension of the screen.
And stylus latency? Very low. While not quite iPad Pro levels, for note-taking, sketching, and mark-up tasks, the M-Pencil 3 felt like a natural extension of the screen.
There’s even system-wide handwriting input in HarmonyOS 4.2 now.
China-first strategy: Huawei knows it's no longer a global GMS player. So everything - from UI flow to app ecosystem - feels China-optimized first, global user second.
Critical Observations Missing in Most Reviews
China-first strategy: Huawei knows it's no longer a global GMS player. So everything - from UI flow to app ecosystem - feels China-optimized first, global user second.
That might alienate Western users unless Huawei opens up HarmonyOS more proactively.
Software ecosystem matters now more than raw power: With AppGallery maturing and HarmonyOS SuperHub gaining cross-device sync features, these devices are better as part of an ecosystem than solo performers.
Camera consistency, not gimmicks: Unlike Samsung or Xiaomi flagships throwing in AI modes galore, the Pura 80 sticks to clean image processing.
Software ecosystem matters now more than raw power: With AppGallery maturing and HarmonyOS SuperHub gaining cross-device sync features, these devices are better as part of an ecosystem than solo performers.
Camera consistency, not gimmicks: Unlike Samsung or Xiaomi flagships throwing in AI modes galore, the Pura 80 sticks to clean image processing.
You won’t get 200MP hype, but HDR consistency and color reproduction seem tighter than ever.
Real-world battery longevity: Early testing suggests over 1.5 days on the Pura 80 with moderate use - thanks to Huawei’s power-efficient tuning of HarmonyOS.
While Huawei isn’t selling at scale in Europe or North America anymore, in Southeast Asia, UAE, and Latin America, it's a different story. For the same price band:
Xiaomi 14 Civi might win on raw specs, but loses on OS cohesion.
Samsung Galaxy A-series looks bland in comparison.
Oppo’s Reno line feels closer in vibe, but lacks the HarmonyOS ecosystem integration.
For students, digital artists, or Huawei loyalists, the Cherry Blossom MatePad could genuinely steal mindshare away from mid-tier iPads - especially in schools using Huawei EduSuites in China.
The launch of these devices at HDC wasn’t just hardware fluff. HarmonyOS 4.2 brings more fluid animations, SuperHub+ (think Apple Universal Clipboard), native handwriting input, and deeper cross -device integration - especially if you own a Huawei Watch, Buds, or Vision smart screen.
And the real kicker?
Huawei claims over 800 million active HarmonyOS devices. That’s more than just a backup OS - it’s a real post-Android alternative for the Chinese tech ecosystem.
The Huawei Pura 80 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it leans hard into design-led identity, solid battery life, and refined photography.
Real-world battery longevity: Early testing suggests over 1.5 days on the Pura 80 with moderate use - thanks to Huawei’s power-efficient tuning of HarmonyOS.
Competitive Landscape: Who Should Be Worried?
While Huawei isn’t selling at scale in Europe or North America anymore, in Southeast Asia, UAE, and Latin America, it's a different story. For the same price band:
Xiaomi 14 Civi might win on raw specs, but loses on OS cohesion.
Samsung Galaxy A-series looks bland in comparison.
Oppo’s Reno line feels closer in vibe, but lacks the HarmonyOS ecosystem integration.
For students, digital artists, or Huawei loyalists, the Cherry Blossom MatePad could genuinely steal mindshare away from mid-tier iPads - especially in schools using Huawei EduSuites in China.
HarmonyOS 4.2 and the Bigger Picture
The launch of these devices at HDC wasn’t just hardware fluff. HarmonyOS 4.2 brings more fluid animations, SuperHub+ (think Apple Universal Clipboard), native handwriting input, and deeper cross -device integration - especially if you own a Huawei Watch, Buds, or Vision smart screen.
And the real kicker?
Huawei claims over 800 million active HarmonyOS devices. That’s more than just a backup OS - it’s a real post-Android alternative for the Chinese tech ecosystem.
Final Verdict (So Far)
The Huawei Pura 80 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it leans hard into design-led identity, solid battery life, and refined photography.
And the MatePad 11.5"S Cherry Blossom Edition may be one of the best “student-creator” tablets of the year - beautiful, functional, and ecosystem-optimized.
Whether these devices break out beyond China will depend on Huawei’s software openness and global partnerships. But within the mainland? They’re already winning hearts - quietly, consistently, and stylishly.
Huawei Pura 80 is a mid-premium smartphone with a unique design and solid camera tuning - no 200MP gimmicks, just clean results.
MatePad 11.5"S Cherry Blossom Edition combines aesthetic appeal with a PaperMatte glare-free display, great for sketching or note-taking.
HarmonyOS 4.2 improves device syncing, handwriting input, and fluidity - making Huawei’s ecosystem stronger than ever.
Battery life and real-world performance are tuned well, though app compatibility outside China still has limits.
Huawei is clearly not targeting global dominance - it's building a China-first, lifestyle-focused tech identity post-Google
Related article Huawei Pura 80 Phone Accidentally Revealed at MAEXTRO Event
By Michael B. Norris, Senior Tech Editor at TrendingAlone
Michael has reviewed 150+ smartphones over the past 6 years and has been featured in tech columns in India Today and Digit.
Whether these devices break out beyond China will depend on Huawei’s software openness and global partnerships. But within the mainland? They’re already winning hearts - quietly, consistently, and stylishly.
Key Takeaways
Huawei Pura 80 is a mid-premium smartphone with a unique design and solid camera tuning - no 200MP gimmicks, just clean results.
MatePad 11.5"S Cherry Blossom Edition combines aesthetic appeal with a PaperMatte glare-free display, great for sketching or note-taking.
HarmonyOS 4.2 improves device syncing, handwriting input, and fluidity - making Huawei’s ecosystem stronger than ever.
Battery life and real-world performance are tuned well, though app compatibility outside China still has limits.
Huawei is clearly not targeting global dominance - it's building a China-first, lifestyle-focused tech identity post-Google
Related article Huawei Pura 80 Phone Accidentally Revealed at MAEXTRO Event
By Michael B. Norris, Senior Tech Editor at TrendingAlone
Michael has reviewed 150+ smartphones over the past 6 years and has been featured in tech columns in India Today and Digit.
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