First Impressions
The Huawei Pura 70 is a barely smaller and extra inexpensive flagship from the Chinese language large. It shares many specs with the pricier Extremely mannequin, however the digicam specs are dialled again. Provided that the cameras are the most effective factor in regards to the Pura collection, this one could be a harder promote.
Excessive-speed snapshotsSimilar to the flagship Extremely, probably the most inexpensive mannequin within the Pura 70 collection can even take unimaginable photographs of fast-moving topics.
Function packed software programEMUI is loaded with all types of enjoyable options, the eye-tracking animated wallpapers are a standout favorite.
Boxy designIn case you choose an iPhone-like design with flat edges and a flat show, this one’s for you. It’s the one Pura 70 mannequin to forego the curved edges.
Introduction
Huawei’s new Pura 70 collection is comprised of three principal fashions. The Extremely could have stolen the highlight with its retractable digicam, however the usual Pura 70 and the Pura 70 Professional are additionally coming to international markets. In China, there’s additionally the Professional+ which provides satellite tv for pc calling and additional RAM to the Professional mannequin, however because it’s not launching internationally, we’ll be ignoring that one.
Right this moment, we’re taking a better have a look at the usual Pura 70, the smallest and most inexpensive of the bunch. It has a 6.6-inch show and is the one telephone in Huawei’s flagship lineup to supply an iPhone-style flat show and flat edges.
In Europe, the Huawei Pura 70 will set you again €999 when it hits the cabinets on Might 22, however on the time of writing, UK pricing and availability are but to be confirmed. I’ve solely had a fast go along with the Pura 70, however based mostly on that quick expertise, listed here are my early ideas.
Design and display
6.6-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED displayFlat show and flat edgesBlack, Blue, White and Pink choices
The Huawei Pura 70 stands out from the opposite telephones within the Pura 70-series as the one mannequin to come back with a boxy, flat design free from curved edges. I’m a fan of the styling, and whereas curved-edge units could be a bit of extra snug within the hand, there’s one thing that feels premium a few well-made flat-edged telephone.
It’s out there in 4 color variants, and all function pearlescent semi-matte frosted glass rear panels. The aluminium body, in the meantime, has a high-gloss metallic end with a slight tint to match every color variant. Other than the distinctive digicam positioning, the styling jogs my memory of the Samsung Galaxy S24, though the pink choice is much more vibrant than any of Samsung’s choices.
The Pura 70 has the same arrow-shaped digicam bump to the Pura 70 Extremely, with a trio of rear lenses. It’s a smaller bump on this mannequin, and there’s no fancy retractable lens. The shiny Xmage badge is lacking from this mannequin, too, giving the telephone a bit extra of a minimalist look.
If you wish to liven issues up a bit, the case choices are something however minimalist. Most function repeating patterns just like these supplied with the Extremely-series, and there are some fairly loud choices when you like to face out. Nevertheless, not like the Extremely, these are non-compulsory equipment, and also you’ll solely get a transparent case within the field.
The show specs match these of the dear flagship mannequin, solely shrunken all the way down to barely smaller dimensions. It has a decision of 2760 x 1256 and it’s an LTPO panel with a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh price. It additionally boasts a peak brightness output of 2500 nits.
I haven’t had the chance to correctly check the show of the Pura 70, however because the specs carefully match these of the Extremely, it’s protected to say you’re in for a very good time. Perhaps a fair higher time, as the dearth of curved glass implies that this mannequin is totally free from distracting reflections.
Options and efficiency
Kirin 9010, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage50MP+13MP+12MP rear cameras4900 mAh, 66W charging, 50W wi-fi charging
Similar to the opposite fashions within the collection, the usual Pura 70 runs on Huawei’s personal Kirin 9010 SoC. In China, there are a number of storage variants out there, however solely the 256GB mannequin is making its approach to Europe.
US sanctions imply that Huawei has an uphill battle forward of it. Not solely is it restricted with the silicon it has entry to, however its telephones additionally lack help for Google providers. Because of this by default, you get no Gmail, no YouTube, no Google Maps – you get the thought.
There are workarounds to get these apps put in, a few of which work fairly nicely, however most shoppers received’t need the trouble. Because of this the Pura 70 collection is a non-starter for most individuals, and that’s a disgrace, as a result of EMUI has some nice options to supply.
The identical eye-tracking reactive wallpapers that impressed me on the Extremely can be found on the usual mannequin, and the identical goes for the remainder of the software program options. In case you personal different Huawei package, you’ll be impressed with how shortly and simply they join collectively, too.
I haven’t been capable of check the cameras correctly, except for a number of fast snaps in Huawei’s flagship retailer, however they take a definitive step down on this mannequin in comparison with the Extremely. You continue to get a mechanically variable aperture on the principle sensor, however it’s a smaller sensor, and the lens doesn’t come out in use.
In the meantime, the auxiliary lenses have a lot decrease resolutions than their pricier sibling. You do, nonetheless, get extra attain on the telephoto, which is equal to 5x optical zoom, reasonably than 3.5x on the Extremely. Digital zoom additionally takes a step again, maxing out at 50x, reasonably than 100x, however in both case, don’t count on zooming that far to look good.
With regards to the battery, the Pura 70 sports activities a 4900mAh pack, and it may be charged at as much as 66W speeds with a wire, or 50W wirelessly. It’s not one thing I’ve been capable of check but, however the Extremely has nice battery life, and with a smaller show and (presumably) a much less power-hungry digicam, the usual Pura 70 ought to do nicely, too.
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Early Ideas
The Huawei Pura 70 is a pretty and feature-packed flagship that is available in a barely smaller and extra inexpensive bundle. Nevertheless, whereas the Pura 70 Extremely shines with one of the vital achieved digicam methods in the marketplace, the usual Pura 70 dials again the specs considerably.
In case you depend on Google providers, then Huawei telephones are a reasonably powerful promote, however the Extremely’s distinctive cameras would possibly make it well worth the problem of putting in workarounds. I haven’t examined these cameras correctly, however they’re virtually assured to be much less spectacular, so the Pura 70 could be arduous to advocate. At this stage, that’s hypothesis, although. Everyone knows the megapixel rely isn’t every part.
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It presents IP68 water and mud resistance, surviving in as much as 1.5m of water for round half-hour.
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