Huawei Technologies released the new Pura 70 series smartphones on Thursday, replacing the popular P series.
released its latest series of smartphones on Thursday, sustaining its momentum after the breakthrough Mate60 device helped erode Apple’s dominance in China’s high-end segment.
The Pura 70 smartphone series starts at the equivalent of R14 500 and scales all the way to R26&Nbsp;500 for an Ultra edition, which matches the price tag on some iPhone 15 models The device, unfurled with little marketing via a post on WeChat, shot to the top of social media trending lists shortly after its introduction. The Ultra model sports a retractable camera with an adjustable aperture — a rarity in consumer phones.
The Pura emphasises the resurgence of Huawei, which in 2023 released a Mate60 series of devices that sported a processor many thought beyond the capabilities of Chinese chip makers. Huawei hasn’t specified the new phone’s processor, but several online reviewers posted videos on Thursday that showed higher-tier models featured a Kirin 9010 chip.
Since its introduction in August, the Mate60 has contributed to a major decline in iPhone sales in China and helped Huawei outpace its domestic rivals. Formerly known as the P series, the Pura line has traditionally sold on the strength of its camera capabilities. Giving domestic users a fresh option could apply further pressure on the iPhone, which isn’t due for an upgrade until September. For Huawei, it’s another step towards rebuilding the consumer business that was once an engine of revenue growth. —
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