Huawei Pura X Max will change the game in foldable phones

Huawei is trying a new formula in the foldable phone market with Pura X Max, which is expected to be introduced very soon. Leaked images and technical details show that the device prefers a shorter and wider body instead of the classic long cover screen. This approach could directly change the ergonomics of use in book-type foldable phones, as it claims to offer a more natural phone experience when the external screen is closed. To be honest, this leak not only heralds a new Huawei model, but also the large foldable race that will heat up in the second half of 2026.

According to the information revealed, Pura 19.5cmon the outside 14cm size, both 120 Hz OLED will carry panels. What the leaks indicate 16:10 The aspect ratio is the main point of differentiation of the device. To date, many foldable models have come with a narrow and long cover screen, however, Pura X Max promises a more balanced experience in video, multitasking and document viewing with its more horizontal structure. The triple camera setup on the back and the selfie cameras placed in the screen holes also suggest that Huawei has gone for a more function-oriented update in its design line, rather than a radical one.

On the processor side, the Kirin 9030 expectation stands out, but Huawei has not officially confirmed this detail yet. That’s why it’s better to be cautious here. In fact, the main point is that Huawei seems to be preparing this model not for pure technical power, but to show off the form factor. The company described the Pura

This strategy seems clearer when we look at the standard Pura X that Huawei launched last year. According to the official technical sheet on the current model 16cm inner screen and 8.9cm There is an external screen, and on the back there is a 50-megapixel main camera, a 40-megapixel ultra-wide-angle macro camera, an 8-megapixel telephoto camera and an additional color sensor. So if the name Pura As we often see in our reviews, even a few centimeters of increase in foldable phones seriously changes the feeling of daily use.

New curtain in the large foldable race

The real importance of Pura X Max becomes clear when read together with the rumors from Samsung and Apple. There are strong signs that Samsung is working on a larger “Wide” variant in addition to the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 for 2026. On the Apple side, Bloomberg and The Verge report that the first foldable iPhone is still planned to be introduced with the iPhone 18 Pro series in September. Long story short, if Huawei introduces this model really soon, it could take the advantage of being the first major manufacturer to embody the “large foldable” idea in the showcase before its competitors.

The biggest question about foldable phones for years has been how useful they are when closed. The larger external display means fewer compromises in everyday tasks like messaging, keyboarding, social networking and the camera viewfinder. However, we can only say the final words on topics such as application compatibility, weight, hinge thickness and battery efficiency after the official launch. However, at this stage we can easily say that Huawei Pura