Huawei Launches New Smartphone

Huawei has launched its Pura 90 Plus flagship smartphone in the Chinese market, featuring the new Kirin 9025 processor. According to information released by the company, the device comes with a 6.8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2848×1276 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate, protected by Kunlun Glass. The metal-framed body is 8.3 mm thick and weighs around 220 grams.

The smartphone is powered by the Kirin 9025 chipset, with all versions offering 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB of internal storage. Performance is reported to have increased by 19% compared with the previous Pura 80 Pro model.

The main camera system includes a 50 MP one-inch sensor, a 40 MP ultra-wide-angle module and a 48 MP telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom and 5 cm macro shooting capability. The device also features a Red Maple multispectral sensor and a 13 MP front-facing camera.

Its 5,700 mAh battery supports 100 W wired charging, 80 W wireless charging and 18 W reverse charging. The smartphone also offers Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, an infrared port, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, and runs HarmonyOS 7.

The 12/256 GB version is priced at 5,499 yuan (~$825), the 12/512 GB version at 5,999 yuan (~$900), and the 12 GB/1 TB version at 6,999 yuan (~$1,050). Official sales in China begin on October 31. A special promotion running from October 28 to November 30 offers discounts of up to 300 yuan, bringing the starting price down to 5,199 yuan (~$780).