While the Pura X mirrors the palm-sized, square-screen aesthetic of the Samsung Galaxy Flip when closed, its side-mounted hinge creates a 16:10 aspect ratio more akin to a tablet than a standard foldable. This hardware departure is accompanied by the debut of Harmony Intelligence, an AI assistant built on Huawei’s internal Pangu model and bolstered by DeepSeek technology. Unlike the recent Mate 70 series, which allowed users to toggle between operating systems, the Pura X mandates the use of HarmonyOS Next, effectively severing ties with the Android ecosystem.
Huawei Breaks the Flip Phone Mold with the Wider Pura X
Huawei has abandoned the traditional vertical flip design, unveiling the Pura X, a device that pivots open sideways to reveal a distinctively wide 6.3-inch display. This unconventional form factor marks a strategic shift, serving as the first Huawei handset to completely excise Android compatibility in favor of the proprietary HarmonyOS Next.
Industry observers are watching these developments closely, particularly as Huawei intensifies its efforts to build independent infrastructure. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently characterized the company as the most formidable technology player in China, noting that US trade restrictions have failed to curb its growth. Currently exclusive to the Chinese market with a starting price of 7,499 yuan, or roughly $1,037, the Pura X represents a gamble on a unique hardware identity and a self-contained software future.
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