Previously announced by Huawei, the HUAWEI Pura X View has now officially launched in China, with prices starting at CNY 5,999 (approximately RM3,615). Designed with a distinctive wide candybar form factor, the smartphone features Huawei’s Kirin 9030S chipset, HarmonyOS 7, a large 7,000mAh battery, and a 6.39-inch display with a unique 16:9.5 aspect ratio.
The HUAWEI Pura X View is available in Black, Grey, Red and White, although Huawei has yet to announce Malaysian pricing or a local release date.
A wider slab-style smartphone
The device comes with 12GB of RAM and storage options ranging from 256GB to 1TB. It measures 144.1 x 87.0 x 6.68mm and weighs 201g, while being powered by Huawei’s flagship Kirin 9030S chipset.
The display is a 6.39-inch OLED panel with a 2232 x 1320 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate. It also supports up to 6,500 nits peak brightness, 2,160Hz PWM dimming and a 96.1% screen-to-body ratio, with slim 1.05mm bezels and Kunlun Glass protection.
Photography is handled by a triple-camera setup housed in the pill-shaped rear camera module. It includes a 200MP Ultra-Lighting main camera with OIS and an f/1.8 aperture, a 50MP Ultra-Lighting periscope telephoto camera with OIS, 3.7x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom, as well as an 8MP ultra-wide macro camera. A 50MP Ultra-Clear Portrait camera is positioned on the front.
HUAWEI Pura X View specifications
Chipset: Kirin 9030S
Memory: 12GB RAM
Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Display: 6.39-inch OLED, 2232 x 1320 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling, 16:9.5 aspect ratio
Peak brightness: 6,500 nits
Cameras: 200MP main + 50MP periscope telephoto + 8MP ultra-wide macro; 50MP front camera
Operating system: HarmonyOS 7.0
Battery: 7,000mAh typical capacity (6,815mAh rated)
Charging: 66W wired SuperCharge, 50W wireless SuperCharge, 5W reverse wired charging and wireless reverse charging
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, NearLink E2.0, Bluetooth 6.0, dual SIM, eSIM, USB-C 3.1 Gen 1, NFC, BeiDou satellite messaging and dual-frequency GPS
Durability: IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance
Other features: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers with Huawei Histen, 3D spatial user interface and 16:9 video playback optimisation
Dimensions: 144.1 x 87.0 x 6.68mm
Weight: 201g
With its unusually wide display and high-end specifications, the HUAWEI Pura X View takes a different approach to the traditional smartphone form factor. For now, however, consumers outside China will have to wait for Huawei to reveal whether the device will receive a wider international rollout.
Xiaomi 18 Fold Launches in China with XRING O3 AI Chip and Leica 200MP Cameras from ~RM6,628
Xiaomi has officially launched its wide-screen foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, in China, with prices starting at CNY 10,999 (approximately RM6,628). The device features a 7.58-inch foldable display, a 5.38-inch cover screen when folded, Xiaomi’s new XRING O3 AI chipset, a 6,000mAh battery with 67W wired and 50W wireless charging, and a Leica-powered 200MP triple-camera system.
There is currently no confirmed information on Malaysian pricing or a local release date.
Other details and specifications
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is offered with 12GB or 16GB of RAM, paired with 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. Its rear camera setup combines a 200MP Leica main camera with OIS, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens offering 3.5x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. Two 16MP cameras are also included for selfies and video calls.
Xiaomi has equipped the foldable with its Dragon Bone Hinge design, along with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and IP58/IP59-rated protection against water and dust. Colour options include Black, Red and White, as well as a special Silicon Nitride Ceramic Edition.
At the heart of the device is Xiaomi’s self-developed XRING O3 AI flagship processor, built on a 3nm process. Beyond performance, the chipset enables a range of AI-powered functions, including the AI Inspiration Ball, while the device supports up to six-screen split multitasking.
Xiaomi 18 Fold specifications and features
Chipset: 3nm Deca-core Xiaomi XRING O3 AI flagship processor, 16-core GPU, 4-core NPU
Memory: 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 512GB, 16GB + 1TB
RAM/Storage: LPDDR5X / LPDDR6 RAM, UFS 4.1 storage
Main display: 7.58-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED, 2364 x 1672 resolution, up to 4,000 nits peak brightness, UTG glass
Cover display: 5.38-inch 120Hz AMOLED, 1712 x 1168 resolution, Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0
Rear cameras: Leica 200MP OIS main + 50MP periscope telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom + 50MP ultra-wide
Front cameras: Dual 16MP cameras
Battery: 6,000mAh dual-cell Xiaomi Jinshajiang battery
Charging: 67W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging
Durability: IP58 and IP59 water and dust resistance
Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 and dual Nano-SIM
Other features: Dragon Bone Hinge, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, AI Inspiration Ball, six-screen split multitasking, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Colours: Black, Red, White and Silicon Nitride Ceramic Edition
With its large foldable panel, flagship XRING O3 processor, Leica camera system and high-capacity battery, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is positioned as a premium foldable aimed at users seeking both productivity and high-end mobile performance.
HUAWEI Pura X Launches in China with 16:9.5 Display, Kirin 9030S Chip and 7,000mAh Battery
