Trending Now - Huawei Unveils Pura X Max, First Wide Foldable Phone in China
WHO:
The Verge - Huawei is the company launching the Pura X Max.
WHAT:
The Verge - The standard version of the Pura X Max is also available for 11,999 yuan (approximately $1,800) for 512GB of storage.
The Verge - The Pura X Max Collector’s Edition is available for 13,999 yuan (approximately $2,053) for the 16GB RAM and 1TB storage variant.
The Verge - The Pura X Max includes a 50-megapixel main camera with variable aperture.
The Verge - Huawei launched the Pura X Max, a passport-style foldable phone.
The Verge - The Pura X Max is the first wide foldable phone available for purchase.
The Verge - The standard version of the Pura X Max starts at 10,999 yuan (approximately $1,613) for 12GB of memory and 256GB of storage.
The Verge - The Pura X Max Collector’s Edition starts at 12,999 yuan (approximately $1,906) for 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
The Verge - The phone features a 5.4-inch cover display with a peak brightness of 3500 nits and a 7.7-inch internal display with a peak brightness of 3000 nits.
The Verge - The Pura X Max includes a Kirin 9030 Pro chipset and a 5,300mAh battery.
The Verge - The phone supports 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
The Verge - The camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 12.5-megapixel ultra-wide shooter.
The Verge - The Pura X Max runs on HarmonyOS 6.1 and supports the Huawei M-Pen 3 Mini stylus.
WHERE:
The Verge - The Pura X Max was launched in China.
WHEN:
The Verge - The Pura X Max was launched on April 20th, 2026.
The Verge - Preorders for the Pura X Max started on April 20th, 2026.
WHY:
The Verge - Huawei's launch of the Pura X Max gives the company a significant head start over Apple and Samsung, who are expected to release their own wide-style foldable phones in the second half of 2026.
The Verge - Huawei aims to gain a competitive advantage by launching the first wide foldable phone ahead of similar devices from Apple and Samsung.
HOW:
The Verge - The Pura X Max provides a wide array of AI-powered features, including pose recommendations for photographers.
The Verge - The Pura X Max features a book-like design and supports a 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate on both displays.
(UPDATED April 21, 2026 01:22 UTC)
Huawei has launched the Pura X Max, which is available in a standard version for 11,999 yuan, or about $1,800, featuring 512GB of storage, while the Collector’s Edition with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is priced at 13,999 yuan, roughly $2,053. This new device boasts a 50-megapixel main camera with variable aperture and offers a range of AI-powered features, including pose recommendations for photographers. With this release, Huawei gains a significant advantage over Apple and Samsung, who are expected to unveil their own wide-style foldable phones later this year.
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(UPDATED April 20, 2026 15:22 UTC)
Huawei has launched the Pura X Max, the first wide foldable phone available for purchase, on Monday, in China. The standard version starts at 10,999 yuan, or approximately $1,613, and features impressive specifications including a 5.4-inch cover display, a 7.7-inch internal display, and a powerful camera setup. Preorders for the Pura X Max began the same day, as Huawei seeks to gain a competitive edge over upcoming devices from Apple and Samsung.