TECH – Huawei has advanced its battery and charging performance significantly with the newly launched Pura 80 smartphone lineup, designed to cater to users demanding prolonged usage and rapid power replenishment. This latest series—announced on June 11, 2025—comprises four models: the Pura 80, 80 Pro, 80 Pro +, and the top-tier 80 Ultra.
One of the most remarkable upgrades lies in their battery capacities. The flagship-tier Ultra, Pro +, and Pro variants are fitted with robust 5,700 mAh cells, while the base Pura 80 still sports a substantial 5,600 mAh battery, marking a meaningful improvement over the previous generation’s 5,200–5,050 mAh range. Huawei has simultaneously enhanced wired and wireless charging speeds: the Pro, Pro +, and Ultra models support up to 100 W wired fast charge, 18 W wired reverse, and an impressive 80 W wireless charging capability. Reverse wireless charging is also supported, although Huawei has yet to confirm its exact power output. Meanwhile, the standard Pura 80 supports 66 W wired fast charging, 5 W wired reverse charging, and 50 W wireless fast charging.
This evolution marks a strategic shift in Huawei’s approach. Historically, the company equipped its highest-tier models with larger batteries, while mid-range models received more modest power units. With the Pura 80 series, Huawei has standardized larger battery capacities across its lineup, ensuring that even the base model delivers exceptional endurance .
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The Pura 80 series is more than just fast charging and big batteries. Launched as Huawei pivots further from U.S. dependencies, all models ship with HarmonyOS 5 (also known as HarmonyOS NEXT), and only the Pro + and Ultra variants support 5G connectivity under the Beidou satellite system thanks to their Kirin 9020 chipset. AI features powered by XMAGE technology improve camera functionality with ultra-wide, macro, and telephoto performance.
Market reaction has been strong: the Pro and Pro+ models sold out within ten minutes of launch on official platforms, prompting Huawei to delay Ultra shipments. The series aims to compete head-on with other premium offerings, such as Xiaomi’s 15 Ultra and Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra, particularly in camera prowess and battery life.
By pairing a gargantuan 5,700 mAh battery with super-fast 100 W wired and 80 W wireless charging—even in large-battery variants—Huawei effectively addresses the most common grievance among smartphone users: battery anxiety. This commitment to battery excellence positions the Pura 80 lineup as compelling choices for today’s power-hungry consumers. The combination of endurance, speed, and advanced technology cements the series as a potential game-changer in the premium smartphone sector.
