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Watch: HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra and Pro | The Ultimate Zoom Beast of 2025 has arrived

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0:01Ever wondered what kind of phone can
0:03capture DSLR or mirrorless like camera
0:05quality from like 50 m away?
0:12[Music]
0:13What about macro photography as if from
0:16a dedicated 100 mm macro lens that fits
0:18inside our pockets? Is it wizardry?
0:22Nope. It’s just Huawei’s most powerful
0:24mobile photography duos yet. the Huawei
0:27Pur Ultra and the Pur Pro. The Pur Ultra
0:32sports the world’s first switchable dual
0:35telephoto camera, and the Pur macro
0:38telephoto camera gives us DSLR or even
0:41mirrorless level detail from as close as
0:445 cm. Both units feature fine-tuned 1in
0:48camera sensors, delivering amazing
0:50dynamic range, sharpness, and
0:53improvements in low light.
0:55Want to know more? Let’s get into it.
1:05The Pura series has always had a design
1:08first philosophy. And with the Pura 80
1:11Ultra, we get a phone that doesn’t just
1:14look premium, it’s also a total head
1:16turner. I mean, just look at it. We get
1:19this glorious glow finish in either
1:22prestige gold like we have here or
1:24golden black which give off this shiny
1:27chromatic vibe highlighted by the
1:29sunburst camera ring better known as the
1:32forward symbol which was first
1:34introduced with last year’s Pur 7
1:37series. This year’s design language is
1:39inspired by the craftsmanship of fine
1:42jewelry and makes this phone feel more
1:45like a luxury accessory than a piece of
1:47tech at times. On the other hand, the
1:49Pur 80 Pro takes a more refined look
1:52with its glazed texture design.
1:55Available in red, black, and white like
1:57we have here. This Pura 80 Pro is
2:00protected by second gen loon glass
2:02while the Ultra gets second gen crystal
2:06armor loon which is said to be 25
2:09times tougher and 16 times more scratch
2:12resistant with their predecessors. And
2:15to prove just how durable these guys
2:17are, let’s go for the Ultra. I’ll be
2:20performing a simple key scratch test
2:22just like last year. All right, we’re
2:25scratching up the back.
2:30Damn. Okay.
2:32Boom. Flawless. Just like that. Okay.
2:36Let’s do the front, too. And I’ll be
2:38taking off the screen protector that was
2:40pre-installed with the phone. God dang
2:43it. That’s actually a pretty nice screen
2:44protector. Sorry, Huawei. Display
2:47scratching.
2:50I hate to do that on purpose. Okay,
2:53let’s wipe. And just as flawless as the
2:57back. That’s what you get with
2:59Loon, second gen armor. So, it’s
3:03safe to say that they’re both just as
3:05durable as last year, maybe even a
3:07little bit more durable. Both phones are
3:09also IP68 and 69 certified, meaning they
3:13can survive an accidental dunk in the
3:15toilet bowl. Anyways, with that out of
3:18the way, let’s head straight into the
3:20camera systems. Starting with the
3:22ultimate zoom beast, the Pura 80 Ultra.
3:26First of all, the Ultra features a 1 in
3:29ultra lighting HDR main camera sensor
3:31with 16 stops of dynamic range, which by
3:35technicality on paper can rival
3:37professional cinema cameras, which only
3:40reach around 16.5 stops in general.
3:44Either way, this is by far the highest
3:46dynamic range we can get from a
3:48smartphone today. We get beautifully
3:51exposed shots even in the most
3:53challenging lighting conditions like
3:55shooting Watt Arun and cityscapes at
3:57night or quick portraits of harshly
4:00backlit subjects. But why are we
4:02referring to it as the ultimate zoom
4:05beast? Well, it features the industry’s
4:07first switchable dual telephoto camera,
4:10which means instead of two separate
4:13lenses with inconsistent image quality,
4:16Huawei managed to engineer a single
4:18module that houses two optical zoom
4:21levels, which is 3.7x and 9.4x,
4:25both using the same 1 over 1.28 in
4:28sensor, which is this big circle over
4:32here. That’s massive for a smartphone
4:34telephoto lens. This results in super
4:37consistent colors, brightness, and
4:39clarity even when you jump between zoom
4:42levels. We really put it to its paces
4:44when we tested it during this Gilas
4:46basketball game from about 50 m away.
4:49And our 10x zoom samples don’t really
4:51look like they were taken from how far
4:53we actually were, as you guys can
4:55already see on your screens. During the
4:57game, we were also able to test
4:59snapshot, a feature that assures us we
5:01can get a nice sharp and infocus image
5:04when capturing fast-paced action like in
5:07sports or this basketball game. In
5:10general, we were very impressed with how
5:12true to life the colors were in low
5:13light stills. It’s amazing how easy it
5:16is to get a really nice image with such
5:18little effort, whether of people, pets,
5:21architecture, or even whatever it is we
5:23had for lunch. The Pur 80 Pro, on the
5:27other hand, is pretty much a carryover
5:29of the Ultra model minus the extra
5:32periscopic telephoto sensor. Or, in
5:35other words, the telephoto sensor on the
5:38Pro is a single camera module compared
5:40to the Ultra’s Duel. It shares the same
5:431 in ultra lighting camera sensor that
5:46also gets a mechanically adjusting
5:48aperture of f1.6 to f4. Again, that’s
5:51for both of these guys. This large
5:54sensor size and variable aperture on the
5:56main camera helps deliver bright,
5:59noise-free night photos without the
6:01usual grain or blur. But despite the
6:03lack of the second telephoto camera on
6:06the Ultra, we still get super macro
6:08photography with the Pro model, like we
6:11can still literally zoom into tiny
6:13textures like water droplets, flower
6:15petals, and still get super clean,
6:17vibrant, and sharp images. And yes,
6:21video quality looks equally cinematic
6:23with deep contrast, smooth exposure
6:26rolloff, and no harshly blown out
6:28highlights, which can also be said for
6:31the images as well. Ultrawide sensor
6:34performance on both phones can leave a
6:36little more desired when compared to
6:38shots taken with the main or telephoto
6:41cameras, especially in low light. But it
6:44is to be expected and the images
6:46produced are still pretty good
6:47regardless, just not as good as the main
6:50and telephoto camera sensors. Running on
6:53EMUI 15, both devices offer a suite of
6:57AI powered features, but in general, we
7:00get some visual and UI updates like the
7:03drop-own menu has been tweaked to look
7:05more modern with sections we can also
7:07easily customize. For AI features, some
7:09of our favorites come in the form of AI
7:12remove, which allows us to erase
7:13unwanted objects or things from our
7:16photos and images. And of course, the
7:19Huawei app gallery has never been more
7:22optimized than ever. Google apps and
7:24even games we can’t find in the app
7:26gallery natively can all be easily
7:28installed with no major issues. The
7:31software experience with EMUI5 feels a
7:35lot snappier than before. UI animations
7:37are smooth and non-native app gallery
7:40apps work with little to no qualms from
7:42us here in the studio. Now, before we
7:45cap things off, there’s one more thing
7:47we need to highlight, and that’s
7:49Huawei’s extrude display, which is found
7:52on either model. Whether we’re viewing
7:54photos, editing videos, or just watching
7:57content, end users will appreciate their
7:596.8 in LTPO OLED display panels with
8:02widevine level one certifications. Peak
8:05brightness goes up to 3,000 nits with an
8:08adaptive refresh rate that goes from 1
8:10herz to 120 Hz depending on usage. But
8:14what continues to impress us since like
8:18the P60 series are their dual stereo
8:22speakers. And this year’s Pura 80 models
8:26are probably just as good if not better.
8:29They get very very loud and the sound
8:32stage always feels full and immersive
8:34with a lot of clarity. In my honest to
8:38god opinion, both the Pura 80 Ultra and
8:40Pur Pro most likely have the best
8:43sounding smartphone speakers in 2025.
8:47No question. And so we need to answer
8:50the question, who are these phones for?
8:53Well, the Huawei Pur Ultra is made for
8:56content creators, people who love a
8:58sharp and clear zoom range, and anyone
9:01who wants a device that can achieve
9:04almost cinema quality results right from
9:07their pockets. It truly earns the title
9:11ultimate zoom beast in 2025. The Huawei
9:15Pura 80 Pro, on the other hand, is for
9:18the same demographic of end users, but
9:21can do without the extra zoom range at a
9:23lower cost. Whichever one you guys
9:25choose, you’ll be getting a flagship
9:28camera system with a beautiful design
9:30and premium features across the board.
9:33At the time we recorded this video, we
9:36have yet to get official Philippine
9:38pricing for the Huawei Pur Ultra and Pur
9:41Pro, but we’ll be sure to pin them in
9:43the comment section on August 7. Those
9:46of you interested in purchasing any of
9:47the Pura 80 models can pre-order at
9:49Huawei’s online store directly from now
9:52until August 6, 2025 to get a 3,000 peso
9:55discount voucher. And those who actually
9:57purchase a phone on the 8th of August
9:59can snag a 2,000 peso early bird
10:02voucher. Prospecting buyers can also get
10:04the 2,000 peso early bird voucher from
10:06Shopee, Lazada, and Tik Tok shop
10:09starting July 31, 2025. So, what do you
10:12guys think of the Pura 80 Ultra and Pura
10:1680 Pro? Let us know your thoughts in the
10:18comments section below. And if you
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10:44Pur series, and I’m Miguel, and I’ll see
10:48you in the next one.
10:51Cheers.
⚠️ This transcription is auto-generated from YouTube captions. Some text may not be 100% accurate.

Ever been at a concert, trying to capture that perfect shot of your favorite artist on stage, only to end up with a blurry, pixelated mess?

Or maybe you’ve spotted a rare bird in the trees and wished your phone could zoom in without turning it into a digital watercolor painting.

We’ve all been there, stuck with the limitations of our pocket cameras. But what if we told you the game has changed?

In our latest video, we got our hands on something that feels less like a smartphone and more like a piece of magical, futuristic photography gear.

The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and Pro have arrived, and they’re making some wild claims about zoom capabilities that would make even a dedicated DSLR kit blush.

We’re talking about capturing insane detail from 50 meters away and macro shots that look like they came from a professional studio lens.

Sounds too good to be true, right? That’s exactly what we wanted to find out.

Watch as we put these ‘zoom beasts’ through their paces, from testing their jaw-dropping, jewelry-inspired designs to seeing if their cameras can really deliver that ‘wizardry’ they promise.

Does the Pura 80 Ultra’s ‘switchable dual telephoto’ system live up to the hype? Can the Pro model keep up?

We stopped just short of trying to photograph the moon, but we got pretty close. Hit play to see if these phones are truly the ultimate photography tools of 2025 or just another pair of pretty faces.

What You’ll See in This Video

  • We explore the stunning, jewelry-inspired design of both models, including the Pura 80 Ultra’s head-turning ‘glorious glow’ finish and the Pro’s more refined glazed texture.
  • We dive deep into the camera tech, testing the world’s first switchable dual telephoto system and the macro telephoto that promises DSLR-level detail from just 5cm away.
  • We put their durability to the test with a real-world scratch test on the Ultra’s new Crystal Armor glass, because a phone this pretty needs to be tough.
  • We examine the fine-tuned 1-inch camera sensors to see if they truly deliver amazing dynamic range and sharpness, especially in challenging low-light situations.

Curious to see if these phones can really replace a chunk of your camera bag? Don’t just take our word for it. Watch the full video to see all the samples, tests, and our final verdict on whether the Huawei Pura 80 series deserves the ‘Ultimate Zoom Beast’ crown!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and Pro available in the Philippines?

Official Philippine availability and pricing for the Pura 80 series have not been announced yet. We’ll update you as soon as Huawei Philippines makes an official statement.

What makes the ‘switchable dual telephoto’ camera so special?

As shown in our video, it’s a unique hardware system that allows the phone to switch between different telephoto modes, aiming to give you both powerful zoom and professional-level macro capabilities in one module, something we haven’t really seen before.

How durable is the new Crystal Armor glass on the Ultra?

Huawei claims it’s significantly tougher and more scratch-resistant than previous versions. In our video, we didn’t hold back. We put it to a simple but telling scratch test to see how it holds up to everyday hazards like keys.

Can these phones really take photos like a DSLR from far away?

That’s the big claim! We dedicated a good portion of our video to testing exactly that. You’ll have to watch to see the actual zoom samples and judge for yourself if the quality lives up to the ‘DSLR-like’ hype.

 

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