The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is the flagship that put Huawei’s imaging ambitions back in the global conversation, pairing a retractable telephoto-free 1-inch main sensor with the in-house Kirin 9010 chipset. Announced on 18 April 2024 and released later that month, it sits at the very top of the Pura line as a camera-first device wrapped in an eco-leather body and protected by Huawei’s Kunlun Glass.
This guide walks through what the Pura 70 Ultra actually offers in daily use, from its 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display and 5,200 mAh battery to its tri-camera system and HarmonyOS/EMUI software split. Pricing references around € 955.33 / £ 1,135.11 place it firmly in premium territory, so the goal here is to help you judge whether its strengths line up with how you use a phone.
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology: | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands: | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| CDMA 800 | |
| 3G bands: | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| CDMA2000 1x | |
| 4G bands: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 |
| 5G bands: | SA/NSA – China only |
| Speed: | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Launch
| Announced: | 2024, April 18 |
| Status: | Available. Released 2024, April 29 |
Body
| Dimensions: | 162.6 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.40 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight: | 226 g (7.97 oz) |
| Build: | Glass front, aluminum frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather) |
| SIM: | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 2m for 30 min) |
Display
| Type: | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, 2500 nits (peak) |
| Size: | 6.8 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution: | 1260 x 2844 pixels (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection: | Kunlun Glass (Basalt-tempered) |
Platform
| OS: | EMUI 14.2 (International), HarmonyOS 4.2 (China) |
| Chipset: | Kirin 9010 (7 nm) |
| CPU: | Octa-core (1×2.3 GHz Taishan Big & 3×2.18 GHz Taishan Mid & 4×1.55 GHz Cortex-A510) |
Memory
| Card slot: | No |
| Internal: | 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Triple: | 50 MP, f/1.6-4.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0″-type, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, retractable lens 50 MP, f/2.1, 90mm (telephoto), PDAF (5cm – ∞), OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF |
| Features: | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video: | 4K, 1080p, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie camera
| Single: | 13 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), AF |
| Features: | HDR, panorama |
| Video: | Yes, HDR |
Sound
| Loudspeaker: | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack: | No |
Comms
| WLAN: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth: | 5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Positioning: | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Infrared port: | Yes |
| Radio: | No |
| USB: | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Features
| Sensors: | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
| BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging – China only |
Battery
| Type: | Li-Po 5200 mAh |
| Charging: | 100W wired 80W wireless 20W reverse wireless 18W reverse wired |
Misc
| Colors: | Black, White, Brown, Green |
| Models: | HBP-LX9, HBP-AL00 |
| Price: | € 955.33 / £ 1,135.11 |
Our Tests
| Performance: | AnTuTu: 987197 (v10) GeekBench: 4482 (v6) 3DMark: 1578 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display: | 1231 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker: | -28.3 LUFS (Average) |
| Battery: | Active use score 12:29h |
Price and Availability
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra offers a compelling combination of features and performance. While the base price is around €955, the actual cost may vary depending on your location and retailer. Below, you’ll find the approximate price of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra converted into various currencies. Please note that these are estimates based on recent exchange rates as of June 29, 2026 and may not reflect the exact price you’ll find at a retailer.
- United States: $1,088
- Japan: ¥175,966
- United Kingdom: £824
- Australia: A$1,578
- Canada: C$1,543
- Taiwan: NT$34,663
- Denmark: kr7.128
- Saudi Arabia: ﷼4,079
- South Korea: ₩1,672,181
- Germany: €955
- Brazil: R$5.635
- Vietnam: ₫28.529.910
- Kenya: KSh 141,015
- India: ₹1,02,692
- Indonesia: Rp 19.471.408
- Nigeria: ₦1,497,658
- Pakistan: ₨302,434
- Philippines: ₱66,723
- Bangladesh: ৳১,৩৩,৮০৫
Where the Pura 70 Ultra Fits in the Market
The Pura 70 Ultra is a true halo flagship rather than a value pick. With premium glass-and-eco-leather construction, IP68 protection, and a 1-inch main camera sensor, it competes against the most expensive Android flagships on hardware. The catch is Huawei’s software situation outside China, which means buyers are paying flagship money for a device that trades Google services for Huawei’s own ecosystem. That context matters before any spec sheet comparison.
Design and Build Quality
Measuring 162.6 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm and weighing 226 g, the Pura 70 Ultra is a substantial phone, with the heft coming partly from its large camera module and retractable lens mechanism. The combination of a glass front, aluminum frame, and silicone-polymer eco-leather back gives it a distinctive, grippy feel, while IP68 rating allows immersion up to 2 m for 30 minutes. It is a phone designed to look and feel like a statement piece.
Display Experience
The 6.8-inch LTPO OLED panel is one of the standout components, running at a 1260 x 2844 resolution (~460 ppi) with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and high-frequency 1440Hz PWM dimming that should ease eye strain in low light. Huawei quotes 2500 nits peak brightness, and independent testing measured around 1231 nits, which remains comfortably bright for outdoor use. Kunlun Glass adds reassurance against drops and scratches.
Performance and Daily Speed
Power comes from the 7 nm Kirin 9010 with an octa-core layout and up to 16GB of RAM across 512GB and 1TB configurations. Benchmark figures of roughly 987,000 on AnTuTu v10, 4,482 on GeekBench v6 multi-core, and 1,578 on 3DMark Wild Life Extreme place it below the very fastest Qualcomm and Apple flagships, but well within smooth, responsive everyday territory. For browsing, multitasking, and most gaming it has ample headroom; sustained heavy gaming is where the gap to rivals shows.
Camera System in Focus
Imaging is the headline. The triple rear setup pairs a 50 MP variable-aperture (f/1.6-4.0) 1-inch-type main sensor with sensor-shift OIS and a retractable lens, a 50 MP periscope-style 90mm telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom, and a 40 MP ultrawide. Laser AF, a color spectrum sensor, and 4K HDR video round it out. The 13 MP ultrawide selfie camera with autofocus is more functional than flashy. For photography-led buyers, this is among the more ambitious hardware packages available, a point reinforced by its strong showing in independent camera testing.
Battery and Charging
A 5,200 mAh Li-Po cell supports an aggressive charging suite: 100W wired, 80W wireless, plus 20W reverse wireless and 18W reverse wired. Active-use battery testing returned a score of roughly 12:29 hours, which is solid for a phone driving a high-resolution, high-refresh display. Wireless charging this fast is rare even among flagships, making top-ups quick and convenient.
Software and Connectivity
The Pura 70 Ultra ships with EMUI 14.2 internationally and HarmonyOS 4.2 in China. Connectivity is comprehensive on paper, with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 with L2HC, NFC, an infrared port, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, and broad multi-band satellite positioning. Note, however, that 5G bands are listed as China-only, and BDS satellite calling and messaging are similarly region-restricted, so international buyers should verify network compatibility carefully.
Who Should Buy It
This phone makes the most sense for mobile photography enthusiasts who value a genuine 1-inch sensor and flexible zoom, and who are comfortable living within Huawei’s app ecosystem. Buyers who depend on Google services, want guaranteed global 5G, or prioritize raw gaming performance per dollar may find better fits elsewhere. As always with cross-region purchases, confirm band support, warranty, and software availability for your area before buying.
Conclusion
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a focused, camera-led flagship that delivers a striking design, an excellent LTPO OLED display, fast wired and wireless charging, and one of the most ambitious imaging systems on the market. Its main caveats are software and connectivity tied to Huawei’s ecosystem and China-centric 5G, which can limit its appeal for international users. If photography is your priority and the software trade-offs are acceptable, it is a compelling and distinctive choice; otherwise, weigh those regional limitations carefully against the premium price before committing.
References
- HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Specifications – HUAWEI KSA – Official manufacturer specifications page for the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, suitable as the primary source for display, camera, battery, dimensions, storage, and feature details.
- HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Specifications – HUAWEI Singapore – Official regional Huawei specifications page useful for cross-checking model configurations and factual device details.
- HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Support – HUAWEI Global – Official Huawei support page for the device, useful for confirming product identity, support materials, warranty/service context, and user documentation links.
- GSMArena Huawei Pura 70 Ultra – Established mobile device reference site with structured full phone specifications, useful as a secondary cross-check against Huawei's official specs.
- DXOMARK Huawei Pura 70 Ultra Camera Test – Reputable imaging benchmark source useful for verifying camera hardware context and avoiding unsupported camera performance claims.
