Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Specification

A Photography Powerhouse or Just Style Over Substance?

In a world full of smartphone sameness, Huawei dares to be different — especially when it comes to mobile photography. The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is not just another flagship; it’s a phone that screams camera innovation, premium design, and unique engineering. But is it just a photography-first device, or can it compete as a complete flagship package?

Let’s break down its performance in real-life usage — design, display, camera, performance, software, battery, AI features, and more.

1. Design & Build: Luxury meets uniqueness

The Pura 70 Ultra doesn’t follow trends — it sets them. From the iconic camera module to the vegan leather back, this phone makes a visual statement.

• Back Material: Eco leather finish (available in bold color options)
• Frame: Aluminum with curved edges
• Camera Bump: Distinctive triangular layout with retractable main lens
• IP68 water and dust resistance

Weight: ~226g — heavy, but feels premium in hand
In-hand feel: Ergonomic, grippy back texture

2. Display: A visual delight with fluid responsiveness

Huawei packs a stunning 6.8-inch LTPO OLED curved-edge display with 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate.

Display Specs:

• Resolution: 2844 × 1260 (FHD+)
• Brightness: Up to 2500 nits (HDR Peak)
• Color Depth: 1.07 billion colors
• HDR Support: HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision
• Glass: Kunlun Glass 2 – drop and scratch resistant

Real-World Use:

• Crisp and vibrant, yet tuned for natural colors
• Excellent visibility in direct sunlight
• Ultra-responsive touch and gesture control

3. Performance: Kirin 9010 – Back with a smart vengeance

Yes, Huawei is back with its in-house Kirin 9010 chip. Built for efficiency, AI processing, and photography-first performance — not raw benchmarks.

Key Specs:

• Processor: Kirin 9010 (5nm-class architecture)
• RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X
• Storage: 512GB/1TB UFS 4.0
• AI Performance: Strong NPU for image processing and smart power use

Real-World Performance:

• Multitasking is fluid (20+ apps open without lag)
• Gaming is playable (more on that below)
• Heavy apps like Lightroom or Petal Clip run well with minimal throttling

Note: 5G performance may be limited in some regions due to trade restrictions, but local 4G/5G works well in supported zones.

4. Camera: Where it truly shines

The Pura 70 Ultra is arguably the most innovative camera phone of the year.

Rear Camera Setup:

• 50MP Main Sensor (1-inch, retractable lens)
  Variable aperture (f/1.6-f/4.0) for DSLR-like depth control
• 40MP Ultra-wide (Macro support)
• 50MP Telephoto (3.5x optical, up to 100x digital)
  OIS, floating lens tech

Front Camera:

• 13MP Ultra-wide Selfie Camera
• 4K video support, wide angle selfies

Camera Experience:

• Daylight Photography:
  • Stunning clarity, natural tones
  • Variable aperture creates real background blur (not fake portrait mode)
• Low Light:
  • Excellent night mode, low noise, detailed shadows
• Zoom:
  • Up to 10x is very usable with sharp details
• Macro:
  • Auto-switches to ultra-wide for extreme close-ups — impressive results

Video Capabilities:

• 4K 60fps: All lenses
• HDR Vivid Video: Vibrant and cinematic
• AI Motion Sensing Snapshot: Captures split-second movements with sharpness

5. Gaming & GPU: Not a gaming beast, but smartly capable

Gaming is not the main focus, but the Maleoon 910 GPU handles most modern games smoothly:

Real-world gaming test:

• Genshin Impact (Medium-High): Smooth with minor texture hiccups
• Call of Duty Mobile: Very playable, no overheating
• PUBG/BGMI: HDR graphics work well; gyroscope is accurate
• Thermals: Stays cool thanks to advanced heat dissipation layers

Benchmarks:

• AnTuTu: ~950,000+
• 3DMark: Competitive but not record-breaking
• AI Game Optimization: Maintains frame rate, adjusts power use dynamically

6. Battery Life: Goes the distance

Specs:

• 5200mAh battery
• 100W wired + 80W wireless + reverse wireless charging

Real-World Use:

• SOT (Screen-on-time): ~8.5 hours (mixed use)
• Charging Time:
  • 0 to 100% in ~40 mins (wired)
  • 0 to 100% in ~55 mins (wireless)

7. Software: HarmonyOS 4 – polished, clean, and improving

Huawei’s HarmonyOS 4 offers a fluid, gesture-based UI that is clean and well-optimized.

Highlights:

• No Google Services (but Huawei AppGallery is improving)
• Petal Search + Petal Maps are growing in usability
• AI Tips, Camera Tools, Smart Assistant built in
• Dynamic Island-style Live Services on top bar

Verdict: If you can live without the Play Store, HarmonyOS is beautiful and functional.

8. Audio, Connectivity & Extras

• Stereo Speakers: Loud, rich, and immersive
• Haptic feedback: Refined
• Network: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, IR Blaster
• Security: In-display fingerprint + Face Unlock
• Satellite Communication: Two-way messaging in select markets

9. Who should buy this phone?

Go for the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra if you:

 Are a photography enthusiast or content creator
 Want something unique, luxurious, and stylish
 Prefer long-lasting battery and fast charging
 Are okay using Huawei services instead of Google
 Like exploring innovative tech — retractable cameras, satellite comms

Avoid if you:

 Need Google apps or Play Store regularly
 Are a hardcore gamer
 Want cheap spare parts or easy service globally

⭐ Final Verdict:

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is not a gimmick phone — it’s a bold, camera-first flagship with genuine innovation. From its retractable lens to stunning display and battery life, it offers a luxury experience for users who want more than just raw specs.