Huawei just did something new. Most cell smartphones feature long, narrow screens. The Pura X View takes the opposite approach; it has a larger screen, and is more of a small tablet than a standard phone. There's no folding here, no hinge. It's just a normal phone, but with a different shape.

But it's not only the shape. Huawei crammed a 200MP camera, a giant 7000mAh battery and a very bright screen (6500 nits) into the phone. This phone has a strong power. The only question that matters is: Is a wider screen more comfortable to hold and fit into your pocket?

An In-Depth Review on Huawei Pura X View

The Huawei Pura X View is designed for those who are not content with the standard tall screen. It is powered by Kirin 9030S chipset, has a massive 7000mAh battery and is equipped with a wide screen with 6500 nits brightness and 120Hz refresh rate. In this review, we will talk about its design, display, performance, camera, battery life, price in Bangladesh, and value for everyday users as well as photography enthusiasts.

Box Content

This is what you get inside the Huawei Pura X View box:

• Huawei Pura X View Smartphone
• 66W fast charger
• USB Type-C cable
• Protective case
• SIM ejector tool
• User manual

Although Huawei has not officially confirmed the complete box content yet, you can expect to receive the phone, a USB-C cable, a SIM ejector tool, basic documents and a protective case. As it is compatible with 66W fast charging, the charger may or may not be included depending on the region. This section will be updated as official box office information is available.

Design & Build Quality

The Huawei Pura X View doesn't try to blend in. It's short, wide and slim at 144.1mm tall, 87mm wide and only 6.7mm thick. The weight is 201 grams, a good firmness that weighs not heavy in the hand, particularly after the fact that it houses a whopping big battery.

The quality of build is just right. The front is made of Kunlun Glass, Huawei's own tough glass that is more resistant to drop and scratches than normal glass. The back is also glass, for a smooth, classy finish, and the frame is aluminium. This combination makes the phone light yet not cheap.

Huawei also didn't skimp on durability. The phone has an IP68/IP69 rating, a combination rare to find on a phone. This allows it to resist being dropped in water up to 2 meters high for 30 minutes, as well as the impact of high-pressure water jets which are typically found on rugged phones, and not on the flagship ones. Not only that, but it's also completely dust proof, meaning that any sand, dirt, or dust will not cause any damage inside.

The available colors are Red, Gray, White and Black, providing a suitable balance between striking and understated designs.Overall, it's a design in a different light. It's not just another tall, skinny phone. The shape of the screen is wide, and the building material is strong, and the water/dust resistance is also very good. It feels like a phone that is made to be able to withstand everyday use, and not just look good in photos.

Display

The Pura X View really shines in the screen. It features a 6.39-inch OLED display, but unlike the standard tall aspect ratio, it is square and wide at 5:3. This will make it feel more like a mini-tablet, and it makes a huge difference when you're watching videos or surfing the web.

The resolution is 1320 x 2232 pixels, or 406 ppi. It is sharp enough to keep text, photos and videos looking clean and detailed, even up close and personal.This display really shines in terms of brightness. It's one of the brightest cell phone screens on the market today at 6500 nits peak brightness. Unlike some other phones, you shouldn't have any issues viewing the screen clearly outdoors, in direct sunlight.

Whether you're scrolling through social media, swiping between apps, or playing games, the 120Hz refresh rate ensures everything looks smooth. Together with HDR support, colours are rich and contrasts deep, particularly when streaming supported content.

Huawei maintained the front's clean look, featuring a punch-hole design instead of a notch to achieve a screen-to-body ratio of 92.1%. Safeguarded with Kunlun Glass, Huawei's own toughened glass that is resistant to scratches and cracks.

A capacitive multi-touch panel provides touch response, meaning gestures, taps and swipes are accurate and responsive.In general, this is not a showy display, it's actually a functional, bright, crisp and unique display from the tall screens that most phones have these days.

Camera

The Huawei Pura X View camera performance is one of the best, and the figures confirm it. The rear has a triple camera system featuring a 200MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture. It's a pretty high resolution, so photos look very detailed and can be cropped for later without losing resolution.

To the left is a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 100x digital zoom. The phone's ability to zoom that much and maintain usable images is where it really should impress; it's normally a feat for flagship phones. Finally, and this is a very useful feature, it has an 8MP ultra-wide lens with f/2.2, useful for landscape photography, group photos, or in tight spaces.

Daylight Photo:

Daylight shots should be pretty good, according to the specifications. Under bright, outdoor lighting, the large 200MP sensor and f/1.8 will produce crisp details, natural colors and great dynamic range. The zoom lens must also be able to handle the daylight conditions well, and produce close up images from a distance with minimal loss of clarity.

With the specs, daylight shots should be great. This massive 200MP sensor and f/1.8 aperture should capture vivid details, colors, and dynamic range in bright, outdoor situations. The zoom lens should also be able to withstand the light of the day and be capable of capturing close-up images from a distance without sacrificing clarity.

Low-light Photo:

It is also well suited for low light conditions, as advertised. The f/1.8 aperture will allow more light to enter the lens and OIS will provide some stabilization when shooting handheld at night. The actual low light performance, however, might depend on software processing, which is not something you can really tell from the specification.

The three cameras are each equipped with autofocus, and the main camera's lens also has OIS (optical image stabilization), which minimizes camera shake caused by shaky hands, particularly in video. If you prefer more control over your photos, there's also an LED flash, touch-to-focus, face detection and manual controls such as exposure compensation and ISO adjustment.

Photos are taken at a whopping 16000 x 12500 pixel resolution and video recording goes up to 4K (3840x2160), and 1080p can be used for smaller files.

There's a single 50MP selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture on the front. It also has a 4K video recording capability, and to its credit, it is the only front-facing camera to support 30fps and 120fps video recording, something that is unusual.

Performance & Software

The Huawei Pura X View is powered by the Kirin 9030S, which is Huawei's in-house chipset. It uses the 5nm manufacturing process, the same advanced technology that's used in most of the flagship phones today. Smaller size of fabrication will generally be more power efficient and this should also help with battery life.

The chip features an 8-core design divided into three levels for smart power management. There are three 2.15GHz "Mid" cores for regular tasks, one 2.7GHz "Big" core for heavy tasks, and four 1.62GHz "Little" cores for light background work to conserve battery life. This type of configuration allows the phone to accelerate its performance when necessary and not consume battery life when using it for regular activities such as browsing or texting.

The Maleoon 935F GPU is Huawei's own graphics chip. It will handle the day-to-day, gaming, and video playback with a lot of ease, but that does not mean that heavy AAA games will perform exactly like Snapdragon or Dimensity flagship chips.

In the software realm, the phone is equipped with HarmonyOS 7.0, a significant upgrade that is among the first to be introduced on a phone. HarmonyOS has a long way to go, and it feels quite smooth and modern, but it's not Android. That includes no Google Play Store, no Gmail app and no other Google services preloaded. This is the largest learning curve for users outside of regions that are familiar with Android and Google applications.

Overall, the performance should be fast and efficient, and the key factor for most users will be whether they are comfortable with using HarmonyOS instead of Android.

AnTuTu Benchmark

AnTuTu Benchmark 11 marks the average scores of the Huawei Pura X View, which come in at 1,322,921 points. Breaking that down: CPU scores 471,010, GPU scores 249,478, Memory scores 313,210, and UX scores 289,223. This is a decent, flagship level performance which is inline with the Kirin 9030S chipset, and the general performance is quite good, however the GPU is slightly behind the better Snapdragon and Dimensity chips.

Battery & Charger

The Pura X View shouldn't be a concern with battery life. It also has a large 7000mAh Li-Polymer battery, which is larger than what most flagship phones have these days. This size battery will last for a full day of heavy use and lighter users may be able to go for two days.

Both charging is rapid. Wired charging will be up to 66W, so with such a big battery, it should not take too long to fully charge. For wireless charging, it can deliver up to 50W, again a very impressive speed for wireless charging, many phones can't even manage to get to that level of speed with a cable.There's also 5W reverse wired charging, which enables you to charge small accessories directly from the phone if you need to.

The battery is not removable, as is typical for today's smartphones. On the connection end, it has USB Type-C 3.1 with OTG and DisplayPort 1.2 support, allowing you to connect external displays or storage devices via the port.All-in-all, this is a battery configuration developed for individuals who really don't wish to consider charging frequently.

Huawei Pura X View price in Bangladesh

The Huawei Pura X View is priced at ৳175,000 in Bangladesh for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage version. This is an unofficial price, the phone does not sell here via the regular Huawei channels, but via importers. Due to this, the price might be slightly different in different stores, and warranty repair may be restricted.

Final Word

The Huawei Pura X View is a phone that is bold and different. Compared to the average flagship, it features a wide screen, bright display, a large battery, and a powerful camera system. Obviously designed for those who crave freshness, rather than another tall-screen phone.

However, it's not a match for everyone. HarmonyOS is devoid of any Google apps, and the import cost in Bangladesh is high. But if you're willing to use something different, and not dependent on Google services, it's definitely worth considering.