The Huawei Pura 70 series is out in China. A reinvention of Huawei’s camera-toting lineup, the new smartphones are once again promising huge improvements to the world of phone photography. While the new series is still fresh out of the oven in China, we visited the country to get a quick peek at the Pura 70 Pro.
@gadgetmatch Unboxing the HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro! HUAWEI
A tactile sensation
The whole series comes in a variety of colors and textures. The Pura 70 Pro features a smooth matte texture available in purple, black, or white. Though it’s not the top of its series, it still exudes a premium elegance that feels good in your hand. We weren’t able to see it a lot, but the purple version is to die for.
The Pura 70 in pink!
We also saw the regular Pura 70. It comes with a glossier finish but sparkles in more unique colors like blue and rose red. It’s perfect for those looking to make a statement with their phones.
The Pura 70 Ultra in brown, mint green, and white
Finally, the Pura 70 Ultra features vegan leather and comes in black, white, brown, and mint green. Since the Ultra is at the head of the table, Huawei is pulling no stops at creating the most exclusive feel it can muster in a flagship.
A small reinvention of a classic
The Huawei P60 series still uses a traditional camera island on the upper-left corner. Now, that particular camera setup was impressive, but the layout never shone outside its confines. The Pura 70 series, however, comes with a slight-but-welcome change: a triangular camera setup.
Both the regular Pura 70 and the Pura 70+ feature a hidden-Mickey-like configuration of cameras. The island itself is triangular, rather than last year’s rectangular shape. It’s a unique design that definitely catches your eye right from the get-go. Though without the hidden Mickey, the Ultra version is just as unique.
A colleague also noticed that the island is large enough to rest securely on our index fingers. If you’re worried about pinky dents, the Pura 70 Pro provides some well-needed therapy.
A camera that performs magic
AI is lighting up our smartphone cameras. Practically every device now has AI in some form. While ubiquitous, the new technology can still wow us. Huawei’s AI is no different.
Demonstrating the phone to us, Huawei presented us with a rapidly spinning disk. We were then told to take shots of the disk under the camera’s Snapshot mode. Despite how fast the disk spun, the camera still took clear shots, defining what the naked eye couldn’t see: a surfer riding a wave.
This disc was spinning rapidly when I took it.
The transformation isn’t instant. But therein lies the magic. There are two seconds before the photo transforms from a blurry mess to a recognizable subject. The before-and-after metamorphosis looks amazing every time.
In all other situations, the camera performs remarkably well. If you want more of this impressive camera, check out our further adventures in China.
EMUI versus HarmonyOS
The Pura 70 series will have HarmonyOS out of the box in China. However, we received a few sample units with EMUI onboard. Because the unit isn’t exactly what users might get, we’ll hold off on an official software review.
Still, we have to give a shoutout to the lineup’s new interactive wallpapers. Now, interacting with a wallpaper isn’t new. But Huawei’s latest take uses your eyes, instead of tapping on the screen. One of the best examples of such a scene is a tennis match between two mascots. Every time your eyes land on the ball, a mascot hits it to the other side. It’s absolutely mesmerizing. Plus, if you’re in Challengers mood, you can imagine yourself as Zendaya pitting Art and Patrick against one another.
Apple’s first ever foldable is finally here! Say hello to the iPhone Duo.
In this video, THE Michael Josh shares his first impressions.
Those include the design, display, cameras, performance, and what it’s actually like to use Apple’s latest iPhone.
Is the iPhone Duo the future of the iPhone or just an interesting experiment?
We take a closer look and share everything that stood out during our hands-on experience.
Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. It uses a passport-style design that opens into a larger display while retaining a more conventional smartphone experience when folded.
Price and availability
The iPhone Duo starts at PhP 159,990 in the Philippines for the 256GB model as listed on the Apple website.
Here’s the full local pricing:
- 256GB — PhP 159,990
- 512GB — PhP 175,990
- 1TB — PhP 207,990
- 2TB — PhP 254,990
The iPhone Duo comes in Star White and Night Sky.
Actual availability in the Philippines has yet to be officially announced.
A foldable design with two displays
The iPhone Duo has a 5.4-inch outer display when folded and expands to a 7.6-inch main display when opened. Both orientations use the same aspect ratio, allowing iOS to transition between them seamlessly.
The rear chassis uses Ceramic Shield, while the front display gets Ceramic Shield 2. The device is also IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.
Its hinge uses carbon fiber supports and magnets that produce an audible click when the phone is folded.
A20 Pro brings flagship performance
The iPhone Duo is powered by the A20 Pro, the same chip found in the iPhone 18 Pro series. Apple says the chip delivers 35 percent better sustained performance than the iPhone 17 Pro.
It also comes with the new C2 cellular modem, which provides up to 50 percent faster uploads. Like other foldables, the Duo can be used in different configurations, including tent mode and a partially folded book-like position.
48-megapixel camera system
The iPhone Duo gets a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera alongside a 12-megapixel 2x telephoto camera.
For selfies and video calls, it has a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera. The inner display also uses an under-screen camera for a cleaner look.
Battery life goes beyond a day
The iPhone Duo offers up to 31 hours of video playback using the inner display and up to 44 hours using the outer display.
Charging is also quick. Apple says a 20-minute charge can replenish half the battery, while a five-minute charge can provide up to five hours of video playback.
For the complete specifications and first-look details, check out our main iPhone Duo launch coverage.
Apple’s latest Pro iPhones are now listed on the Philippine Apple website, with local pricing starting at PhP 94,990. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max bring a new A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture main camera, longer battery life, and a redesigned Dynamic Island. (Apple)
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max price in the Philippines
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at PhP 94,990 for 256GB. The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at PhP 99,990.
| Storage | iPhone 18 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 256GB | PhP 94,990 | PhP 99,990 |
| 512GB | PhP 110,990 | PhP 115,990 |
| 1TB | PhP 142,990 | PhP 147,990 |
| 2TB | PhP 189,990 | PhP 194,990 |
Both models come in black, silver, glacier, and burgundy. Apple offers both Pro models with up to 2TB of storage.
A variable-aperture 48-megapixel camera
The iPhone 18 Pro series gets a new 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with variable aperture. It can open as wide as ƒ/1.48 for low-light photography, while narrowing to ƒ/4 can keep more of a group in focus.
Apple also adds Pro controls that let users manually adjust aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and exposure through a histogram.
A20 Pro brings more performance
Both models run on Apple’s A20 Pro, built on a 2nm process. It has a six-core CPU, seven-core GPU, and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine.
Apple says the GPU is up to 40 percent faster than A19 Pro, while memory bandwidth increases by 50 percent. A redesigned vapor chamber also has three times the surface area of the previous generation, enabling up to 40 percent higher sustained performance.
A smaller Dynamic Island
Apple redesigned the Dynamic Island to make more room for information. It can now display up to three Live Activities at once while retaining Face ID for authentication and unlocking.
Battery life gets a major boost
The iPhone 18 Pro delivers up to 36 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max reaches up to 45 hours on eSIM-only models.
The Pro can reach 50 percent charge in around 15 minutes, while the Pro Max can get around seven hours of video playback from five minutes of wired charging.
Philippine availability
Apple has confirmed September 18 availability for more than 65 countries and regions, including Singapore. It also says the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will reach another 20 countries and regions starting September 25. However, Apple has not yet specified the Philippines in its published launch-day country list, so a Philippine release date has not been officially confirmed.
The Philippine Apple website does list the iPhone 18 Pro as a new model with local pricing, however.
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