Huawei’s newest phone doesn’t fold, and that is the point. The Pura X View is being billed as the first wide slab-type smartphone of 2026, arriving while Huawei’s own Pura X Max and Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold8 have made wide screens the talk of the industry. GadgetMatch said Huawei spent 17 days drip-feeding specs after the first teaser.
Wide, but flat
Instead of the usual tall, narrow body, the Pura X View uses a 16:9.5 aspect ratio. Bezels shrink to 1.09mm, and the screen takes up 96.1% of the front. The display measures 6.39 inches, runs at 2232 x 1320 and peaks at 6500 nits, with 2160Hz PWM dimming.
Huawei argues the shape gives more usable content area than 6.9-inch flagships, even with the smaller diagonal. Its pitch is better ergonomics for images, books, documents, films, shows and games.
Inside sits the Kirin 9030s, an eight-core chip on a 5nm process. Cameras are branded XMAGE, with a triple setup on the back that includes a 50MP f/2.6 telephoto and a second-generation Red Maple Multispectral Sensor for color accuracy. The 50MP f/2.4 selfie camera is up front. Both sides can film at up to 4K, or 1080p at 960 and 120fps respectively.
Battery, build and price
A 7000mAh battery fits into a 6.68mm body that weighs 201 grams. Charging runs at 66W wired and 50W wireless. The phone carries both IP68 and IP69 ratings. Colors are Illusion Dark Night, Zero-degree White, Leap Shadow Red and Linen Ash.
Pre-orders are open in China in three configurations:
12GB + 256GB for CNY 5,999, about US$845 or INR 74,715.
12GB + 512GB for CNY 6,999, about US$980 or INR 87,110.
12GB + 1TB for CNY 8,499, about US$1,185 or INR 101,930.
There is no word on international availability, which is the usual story for a China-first release. GadgetMatch is hoping Huawei sends this one abroad. Apple’s foldable, nicknamed the “iPhone Ultra”, is expected to be announced in less than a month from the time of that report.
