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Forget the Pro+ and Ultra! HUAWEI unveils the Pura 90 Pro Max
Together with the Pura 90 Pro and Pura 90
Last year, the highlight was all about the Pura 80 Ultra with its switchable telephoto lenses.
However, the Chinese super brand rewrites the script this time. HUAWEI ditches both the Pro+ and Ultra models in favor of the all-new Pura 90 Pro Max. That’s alongside a smaller Pro and vanilla models in tow.
Pro Max supremacy
Just like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the HUAWEI Pura 90 Pro Max also features a ginormous 6.9-inch screen.
It’s an LTPO OLED panel with an adaptive 1~120Hz refresh rate and support for 1.07 Billion Colors plus DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut.
After years of hiding the chipset used, HUAWEI has gotten transparent this time.
The Pura 90 Pro Max uses their in-house Kirin 9030S chipset which promises 25% increase in overall performance compared to previous generation. Memory configuration can either be 12/16GB with storage choices between 256/512GB or 1TB.
Battery capacity also got some boost. From last year’s 5700mAh to a bigger 6000mAh capacity this time. HUAWEI SuperCharge speeds remain the same at 100W wired / 80W wireless.
Ultimately, the cameras are definitely on the “Pro Max” level. Still, sticking with the brand’s unique “Forward Symbol” camera design.
There’s a 50MP main (wide) camera with a variable aperture between f/1.4 to f/4.0. While HUAWEI’s switchable telephoto lenses aren’t present, its bottom telephoto camera is still very capable at 200MP with an f/2.6 lens opening.
That zoom module is capable of optically zooming in to 4x and as far as 100x digitally.
Ultra-wide shooting is neither compromised at 50MP f/2.2. HUAWEI has also included the RedMaple camera — or a spectral sensor that measures light surroundings for the most accurate image output possible.
As for selfies, it was the same ol’ 13MP f/2.0 front shooter.
HUAWEI joins in the trend by offering this Professional Photography Set with a grip case, lanyard, camera mount and holder, plus that much-needed telephoto lens converter.
The base and the lesser Pro
As mentioned, there’s the HUAWEI Pura 90 Pro which borrows most features found on its bigger brother. Albeit, the camera differences are noticeable (which are all RYYB sensors, BTW).
Pura 90 Pro Max |
Pura 90 Pro |
Pura 90 |
|
Wide |
50MP f/1.4~f/4.0 |
50MP f/1.4~4.0 |
50MP f/1.6 |
Ultra-Wide |
40MP f/2.2 |
12.5MP f/2.2 |
12.5MP f/2.2 |
Zoom |
200MP f/2.6 Telephoto
|
50MP f/2.1 Macro Telephoto
|
50MP f/2.2 Periscope Telephoto
|
Selfie |
50MP f/2.0 |
13MP f/2.0 |
13MP f/2.0 |
The base Pura 90 offers the best selfie shooter on paper. Meanwhile, the variable aperture main camera is the only thing the smaller Pro borrowed from its Pro Max brother.
Unlike the Pro Max model, the Pura 90 Pro offers the smallest screen size at 6.6 inches. Whereas the base Pura 90 serves as the middle-ground for having a 6.8-inch display.
Moreover, the vanilla variant relies on Kirin 9010S instead — a slightly configured chipset used by the Pura 70 Ultra and Mate 70 series last year. It promises 15% performance improvements nevertheless.
Also, the regular Pura 90 model rocks the biggest smartphone battery in the series at 6500mAh. It also has a dual-punch hole cutout instead of one. It houses an extra ToF 3D sensor for a more secure face unlocking that its Pro siblings do not have.
However, max storage is limited to 512GB, wireless charging is capped at 50W, and front glass protection uses the first iteration of Kunlun glass (vs 2nd gen in Pro models).
All models though are IP68 and IP69 rated and run the updated HarmonyOS 6.1 along its AI magic out of the box.
Pricing and Availability
It seems like HUAWEI is bringing back the beloved iridescence of the ever-popular P20 and P30 series.
The HUAWEI Pura 90 Pro Max are available in five nature-inspired colorways: Sea of Oranges, Purple Glow, Emerald Lake, Golden Dawn, Obsidian Black.
On the other hand, the Pura 90 Pro leans more into the fruity side: Pink Guava, Orange Soda, Coconut Green White, Mulberry Black.
Lastly, the base Pura 90 has the least and most generic shades: Roland Purple, Velvet Black, and Snowy White.
Pura 90 Pro Max
- 12+256GB = CNY 6499 (US$ 910 / EUR 780 / GBP 670 / SG$ 1165 / MYR 3765 / PhP 51,650 / INR 78,850)
- 12+512GB = CNY 6999 (US$ 980 / EUR 835 / GBP 730 / SG$ 1260 / MYR 4130 / PhP 56,440 / INR 87,110)
- 16+512GB = CNY 7499 (US$ 1100 / EUR 900 / GBP 780 / SG$ 1345 / MYR 4355 / PhP 59,590 / INR 90,980)
- 16+1TB = CNY 8499 (US$ 1185 / EUR 1020 / GBP 870 / SG$ 1520 / MYR 4930 / PhP 67,670 / INR 101,930)
- 12+256GB = CNY 5499 (US$ 770 / EUR 660 / GBP 570 / SG$ 985 / MYR 3190 / PhP 43,700 / INR 66,720)
- 12+512GB = CNY 5999 (US$ 845 / EUR 730 / GBP 635 / SG$ 1095 / MYR 3560 / PhP 49,085 / INR 74,715)
- 16+512GB = CNY 6499 (US$ 910 / EUR 780 / GBP 670 / SG$ 1165 / MYR 3765 / PhP 51,650 / INR 78,850)
- 16+1TB = CNY 7499 (US$ 1100 / EUR 900 / GBP 780 / SG$ 1345 / MYR 4355 / PhP 59,590 / INR 90,980)
- 12+256GB = CNY 4699 (US$ 660 / EUR 570 / GBP 495 / SG$ 860 / MYR 2780 / PhP 38,400 / INR 58,300)
- 12+512GB = CNY 5199 (US$ 730 / EUR 630 / GBP 550 / SG$ 950 / MYR 3075 / PhP 42,485 / INR 64,500)
- 16+512GB = CNY 5699 (US$ 795 / EUR 700 / GBP 590 / SG$ 1020 / MYR 3300 / PhP 43,970 / INR 67,670)
* These are only rough conversion estimates
Pre-orders and availability are currently limited to China. We have to wait if HUAWEI decides to bring these to global markets.
Computex 2026
The new NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops are AI PCs on steroids
“Useful AI has arrived,” NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang proclaimed in his monumental keynote speech to kick off COMPUTEX 2026, essentially admitting to the state of AI prior to today. But don’t let the past mess with how you view the present. AI today, according to the graphics-turned-AI company, will now serve everyday users, rather than procuring abstract and intangible benefits. For us normal people, it all starts with the new RTX Spark.
Rarely does a new product claim to reinvent the entire industry. Confident in its own abilities, that’s just what the RTX Spark wants to do. But what is it exactly?
Think of it like Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs but on AI-powered steroids. NVIDIA wants to bring the power of a supercomputer into the hands of regular consumers, just like how the personal computer (PC) brought gigantic computers to the comfort of everyone’s homes.
Co-engineered with Microsoft, RTX Spark will run autonomous AI agents the entire day. The agent is tied to you and your intent but will orchestrate all your devices under one roof.
Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. The new series will leverage a Blackwell RTX GPU and a 20-core Grace CPU from MediaTek. It can also support up to 128GB of unified memory, delivering several of the most powerful (and most expensive) PCs available to consumers today. With the capabilities comparable to an RTX 5070, the series can supposedly play modern games with ease.
Inside, it will come with CUDA, the trove of information that powers AI technology today. Finally, despite how slim NVIDIA promises the series will be, the RTX Spark should come with a battery that lasts the entire day.
The first NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops will launch later this fall with six premium laptops for various brands. This, along with the 30 models launching soon after, will include Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and MSI. No word yet on how much these will cost, though.
UGREEN is expanding its smart travel lineup with the launch of the new FineTrack Series, a collection of compact trackers designed to help users keep tabs on everyday essentials.
Leading the announcement are the FineTrack 2 and FineTrack Mini 2, both of which support Apple’s Find My network for easy location tracking through compatible Apple devices. The trackers are built for travelers and commuters who want an extra layer of security for items such as keys, bags, wallets, and passports.
The FineTrack 2 comes in a soccer-inspired design created to celebrate the upcoming 2026 World Cup, while the FineTrack Mini 2 adopts a slimmer tag-style form factor that fits more easily inside wallets and passport holders. Both devices feature glow-in-the-dark accents for improved visibility in low-light conditions.
UGREEN says the trackers offer global tracking capabilities through Apple’s Find My ecosystem, along with smart left-behind alerts that notify users before they accidentally leave important belongings behind. When an item is nearby, users can trigger an alarm reaching up to 110dB to help locate it faster.
The company also highlights long-term reliability, with battery life rated for up to seven years. The FineTrack 2 additionally carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
UGREEN has also announced Southeast Asia pricing for the new FineTrack Series.
Price and availability
In Singapore, the FineTrack 2 is priced at SGD 29.99, while the FineTrack Mini 2 costs SGD 25.99. Malaysian pricing comes in at RM 69 and RM 59, respectively.
For the Philippines, the FineTrack 2 retails for PHP 850, while the FineTrack Mini 2 is priced at PHP 799. In Vietnam, the trackers cost VND 369,000 and VND 339,000, respectively. Thailand pricing starts at THB 590 for both models.
Alongside the FineTrack Series, UGREEN also introduced its new Air Editions lineup. This includes the Nexode Air 65W Charger, Nexode Air 45W Charger Slim, and the MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 15W, all designed around portability with compact and lightweight builds. The company has separately announced Southeast Asia pricing for these accessories.
The FineTrack Series is now rolling out across select Southeast Asian markets.
Along with the launch of the Xiaomi 17T Series, the company has likewise introduced a new lineup of AIoT offerings from wearables to smart home devices.
The new Xiaomi ecosystem lineup includes the Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm, Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro, and Xiaomi Buds 6 on the wearables end.
Furthermore, there’s the Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series 2026 and Mijia Front Load Washer Dryer 9kg on the smart home front.
All these products are available with early bird offers also in store for consumers until June 7.
Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm
The Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm combines a refined 46mm stainless steel design with a 1.48-inch AMOLED display.
It has up to 21 days of battery life, supports over 150 sports modes, and has upgraded heart rate monitoring and system GNSS.
It also offers deeper sleep insights, Xiaomi HyperOS 3, and Xiaomi Home integration.
This wearable retails for PhP 10,229 (SRP: PhP 10,999) with a free strap. The Special Edition retails for PhP 11,159 (SRP PhP 11,999).
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro
Additionally, there’s the everyday wellness tracking device in the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro. It has a 1.74-inch AMOLED display, up to 2,000 nits brightness, and up to 21 days of battery life.
It supports upgraded heart rate tracking and more than 150 sports modes, as well as more improvements.
It is priced at PhP 4,199 (SRP: PhP 4,499) with a Special Edition retailing for PhP 5,019 (PhP 5,399) — both with free straps during the promo period.
Xiaomi Buds 6
Furthermore, there’s the Xiaomi Buds 6, bringing a semi in-ear audio experience for comfortable and immersive listening.
It features an 11mm triple-magnet dynamic driver, Harman-tuned audio, Qualcomm aptX Lossless technology (on compatible devices), dimensional audio with head-tracking, ANC, 3-mic AI noise reduction, and HyperOS support.
It is available for PhP 5,679 (SRP: PhP 6,099).
Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series 2026
For home entertainment, the new Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series 2026 brings cinematic entertainment in five different sizes: 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch, and 98-inch.
The TV is powered by QD-Mini LED technology, and supports up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness. Other features include HDR10+, HLG, Filmmaker Mode, and Dolby Vision on select models.
The series also supports Google TV with Apple AirPlay, Google Assistant, and Google Cast support.
Mijia Front Load Washer Dryer 9kg
Lastly, the Mijia Front Load Washer Dryer 9kg combines two laundry tasks into one smart solution.
It has a large drum, power wash technology, high-temperature steam hygiene mode, and over 30 wash programs. Included is a 15-minute quick wash, as well as one-tap wash-and-dry function.
Through the Xiaomi Home app, users can also monitor cycles, customize settings, save preferences, and receive software updates over time.
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