Huawei’s Pura 80 series just launched around the world, but there was a surprise for fans: these new phones are using EMUI software, which is based on Android, instead of Huawei’s own HarmonyOS. This wasn’t what many loyal Huawei users were hoping for.

When the Huawei Pura 80 series launched in China with native HarmonyOS, global users got their hopes up. However, those hopes were dashed when the international Pura 80 models were revealed to be running EMUI 15 instead.

Essentially, the US government placed restrictions on Huawei a few years ago. These restrictions made it very difficult for Huawei to use certain American technologies and services, including Google’s Android services (like the Play Store and Google Maps) and the microchips needed to run many advanced features.

Huawei Pura 80

HarmonyOS was created to be its own operating system. However, early versions included Android parts, which was smart. This allowed Huawei to keep existing EMUI apps working, rather than forcing users into a HarmonyOS-only app world immediately.

Huawei spent several years developing its own dedicated app environment behind the scenes. They intentionally let users continue using their existing EMUI/Android apps until their mobile technology was fully optimized for native applications.

HarmonyOS NEXT, introduced in early 2024, signaled Huawei’s native OS shift. This version supports only pure HarmonyOS apps, shedding its Android past. Since its announcement, Huawei has engaged thousands of top Chinese app developers to build native apps, which largely appeared on AppGallery in 2024.

In China, HarmonyOS boasts a flourishing native app ecosystem. However, outside of China, it’s the complete opposite. Because there aren’t enough native apps, Huawei has no current roadmap to bring its own OS to global users.

Global Huawei Pura 80 models feature EMUI 15, not HarmonyOS, due to app compatibility needs. Even so, EMUI 15 integrates numerous HarmonyOS 5 features, such as advanced AI and personalization.”

Huawei is planning to release a new 2-in-1 laptop, likely called the MateBook E, which will run on their own HarmonyOS 5.0. They haven’t given an exact release date yet, but they’ve hinted that it will come with some impressive new features and improvements.

At their HDC 2025 event, Huawei announced two new HarmonyOS computers coming out this year. One of them will even have a really cool “detachable keyboard” design.

According to the Weibo leaker @FixedFocus, Huawei is getting ready to release a new 2-in-1 HarmonyOS PC. Many believe this will be the MateBook E 2025, which would be a timely update since the series hasn’t seen a new model since 2023.

Huawei pc with HarmonyOS 2 IN 1

The tipster also mentioned that this new PC will be incredibly versatile. They mean it’ll be super easy to continue using apps across different devices, transfer data seamlessly, and connect to multiple devices without any hassle.

The addition of the HarmonyOS PC software system means Huawei’s HarmonyOS is now on a wider range of devices than ever. It’s now available on PCs, alongside smartphones, wearables, earbuds, tablets, smart cars, and home appliances.

As a result, it is quite easy to explore an application on Huawei PC, tablets, and smartphones. One can have a seamless experience between all these devices.

It is been three years since Huawei updated its MateBook E, which is a device that’s both a tablet and a laptop. They’ve improved many other product lines, but this one has been waiting since 2022.

It really seems like Huawei’s next HarmonyOS PC will be the MateBook E 2025, considering what Huawei themselves hinted at and what a recent leak suggested.

The recently launched Huawei Pura 80 Pro and Pura 80 Pro+ are the best phones in their new series, and surprisingly, their prices have already gone down just a short time after release. If you were thinking about getting a premium phone, this is a fantastic moment to consider it.

The Huawei Pura 80 Pro and Pro+ phones are currently cheaper if you buy them from JD.com (an online shopping website). However, if you go to Huawei’s official stores, the price for these phones remains the same (it hasn’t dropped there).

JD.com is now offering an 800 yuan discount on Huawei’s newest high-end phones.

• The Pura 80 Pro, which usually costs 6499 yuan, is now cheaper.
• The Pura 80 Pro+, which normally sells for 7999 yuan, is also cheaper with this deal.

Interested consumers can visit JD.com and purchase the new phones right away. Note that the channel doesn’t reveal the validity of this deal. Hence, don’t miss the chance and get the recently released devices at the best price now.

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra

Specifications:

The Pura 80 Pro and Pro+ share the same impressive display: a 6.8-inch OLED with clear FHD+ resolution, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and fast 300Hz touch response. They’re also very bright at 3000 nits and use strong 2nd-gen Kunlun Glass.

Huawei has given both the Pura 80 Pro and Pro+ the new HarmonyOS 5.1 software. This update brings lots of new AI features and smart abilities. These phones are powered by the Kirin 9020 5G chip and have a Maleoon 920 GPU for graphics. This setup makes them 36% faster than the Pura 70 Pro and Pro+ phones.

Features like two-way satellite communication, 5A Speed, and 2nd-gen Lingxi Communication are also on the Pura 80 Pro/Pro+ specs list for better network scenarios.

Both the Pura 80 Pro and Pura 80 Pro+ phones have the exact same camera setup on the back:

• A 50-megapixel main camera (for clear, detailed shots)
• A 40-megapixel ultrawide camera (for fitting more into your photos, like landscapes)
• A 48-megapixel telephoto camera that’s great for super-close-up macro shots and zooming in from far away.
• And a small 1.5-megapixel multi-spectral camera which helps with colors and light.

For your selfies and video calls, the front of both phones has a 13-megapixel camera that takes impressive portrait photos.

Huawei Pura 80 Pro/Pro+ packs a 5700mAh battery with a 100W super-fast wired, 18W wired reverse, 80W wireless, and reverse wireless charging capability.