HUAWEI Pura 80 Pro Review: Is It Better Value Than the Ultra?
In 2025, the HUAWEI Pura 80 Pro is making waves in the flagship smartphone market. This device not only continues Huawei’s dominance in mobile photography, but also brings upgrades in design, display, battery life, and charging speed.
Although positioned as the “Pro” instead of the “Ultra,” the Pura 80 Pro offers nearly identical core specs while being RM2000 more affordable. So the big question is: Is this the best value device in the Pura 80 series? Let’s dive into a full hands-on review.
Unboxing
Inside the box, you’ll find the Pura 80 Pro itself, a SIM ejector tool, a hard protective case, USB-C cable, and a 100W SuperCharge adapter — a rarity in 2025 when many brands no longer include chargers.
Design & Durability
Inspired by the Monochrome Glaze art style, the HUAWEI Pura 80 Pro blends classic craftsmanship with modern technology. The aluminum alloy frame is paired with second-generation Kunlun Glass, making it up to 20x stronger than regular glass.
Weighing 219g and measuring 8.3mm thick, the phone feels solid yet comfortable in hand. The curved back fits naturally in the palm, ensuring long-term comfort.
Our review unit came in Glaze Red, offering a premium ceramic-like texture and a bold, eye-catching design. The large “ Forward Symbol” camera housing design adds strong visual identity, though the glossy finish is prone to fingerprints.
With IP68 + IP69 dual certification, the Pura 80 Pro resists dust, immersion, and even high-pressure water jets — giving you peace of mind for daily use.
Display Performance
The Pura 80 Pro features a 6.78-inch OLED micro-curved display with 2.5K resolution and professional-grade ΔE < 1 color accuracy, making it ideal for photography preview and video editing.
It supports 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, balancing smoothness and power efficiency. With 3000 nits peak brightness, the screen remains perfectly visible even under direct sunlight.
Other highlights include DCI-P3 wide color gamut, HDR Vivid support, and 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, ensuring vibrant visuals while reducing eye strain during long sessions.
Performance & Battery
Powered by the Kirin 9020 processor, the Pura 80 Pro delivers smooth performance. Even in demanding titles like Genshin Impact at high graphics settings, frame rates remain stable, with excellent thermal management.
Equipped with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, it easily handles multitasking and large media libraries.
The 5170mAh battery is paired with 100W wired + 80W wireless fast charging. A quick 15-minute top-up in the morning is enough to power through an entire day — perfect for heavy users.
Camera System
Cameras remain Huawei’s biggest strength. The Pura 80 Pro is equipped with a 1-inch Ultra Lighting Main Camera featuring an RYYB sensor that excels in low-light scenarios. Night shots retain detail in shadows while avoiding overexposure in highlights.
The Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera offers 4x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom, with 5cm macro focus for capturing incredible close-up details like petals and water droplets.
The Ultra Chroma Camera boosts color accuracy and dynamic range, enhanced by AI multi-frame processing. Whether for street photography, night shots, or creative work, the results consistently look professional.
Audio & Biometrics
Dual stereo speakers deliver loud, clear sound with immersive quality for movies and gaming.
For security, the Pura 80 Pro uses a side-mounted fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button — fast and reliable. 3D Face Unlock is also supported, working even in low-light conditions with screen illumination.
Software & Ecosystem
The device runs on EMUI 14.2, with smooth animations and a UI experience that feels like a hybrid of iOS and Android.
As expected, Google Mobile Services (GMS) are still missing, meaning you can’t natively use apps like Gmail or YouTube. However, with GBox sideloading, most Google Play apps work seamlessly.
Huawei’s AppGallery has significantly improved, covering popular apps for social media, streaming, finance, and e-commerce in Malaysia. Together with Petal Search and PWA (Progressive Web Apps), the usability gap compared to previous years has narrowed considerably.
Verdict & Buying Recommendation
The HUAWEI Pura 80 Pro excels in design, display, and especially photography, reaffirming Huawei’s position as a leader in 2025 flagship smartphones. With its 1-inch main sensor and powerful telephoto system, it’s an excellent choice for street photographers, night shooters, and content creators.
If you’re already invested in Huawei’s ecosystem or don’t heavily depend on Google services, the Pura 80 Pro is a fantastic flagship that ticks nearly every box.
Compared to the Ultra, it delivers similar performance and imaging at a much lower price, making it the best value option in the series.
Huawei sweetens the deal with exclusive purchase perks including a mystery gift box, vouchers worth up to RM500, up to 36 months 0% installment plans, and 5x membership rewards points.
