Huawei Launches Pura X Foldable Smartphone Featuring HarmonyOS Next

The Pura X marks Huawei's full departure from Android, showcasing innovative design and AI capabilities as the company gains ground in the Chinese market.

The Pura X is Huawei's first foldable smartphone running HarmonyOS Next, fully independent of Android and incompatible with Android apps.
Priced at 7,499 yuan ($1,037), the Pura X is currently available exclusively in China.
The device features a unique foldable design with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a side hinge, offering a wider, tablet-like display when unfolded.
It debuts Huawei's Harmony Intelligence AI assistant, powered by the company's Pangu model and DeepSeek enhancements.
Huawei's market share in China rose to 16.2% in late 2024, surpassing Apple's declining share of 17.4%, signaling a strong recovery in the domestic market.

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