The HUAWEI Pura 80

Review by Tasneema Diest

There’s something exciting about opening a brand-new smartphone — especially when it comes in a colour as striking as Gold. The HUAWEI Pura 80 Gold is one of those devices that immediately feels premium, modern, and beautifully crafted. After spending time unboxing it, setting it up, and testing all its features — especially the camera — here’s my full experience.

Unboxing the HUAWEI Pura 80 (Gold)

The unboxing experience is clean, elegant, and very “Huawei-premium.” Inside the box, you get:

• The HUAWEI Pura 80 device in its radiant Gold colour

• A 66W SuperCharge fast charger

• USB-C cable

• Clear silicone protective case

• SIM ejector tool

• Quick-start guides

The moment you lift the phone out, the Gold finish stands out beautifully — it’s shiny but tasteful, giving the phone a high-end, jewellery-inspired feel. It catches the light just right and looks luxurious in your hand.

Design & Build Quality

The design continues the Pura signature look — sleek lines, smooth curved edges and a bold camera module. The Gold colour adds a touch of glamour without feeling excessive. The phone feels sturdy thanks to:

• Kunlun Glass 2 protection

• Aluminium frame

• IP68 & IP69 water and dust resistance

It’s strong, stylish, and definitely eye-catching.

Display

The Pura 80 comes with a 6.6-inch LTPO OLED display offering:

• Up to 120Hz refresh rate

• 1 billion colours

• Beautiful contrast and deep blacks

• Smooth scrolling

• Bright, punchy visuals – perfect for movies and photography

Whether you’re binge-watching, scrolling social media or editing photos, the screen quality feels ultra-premium.

Hardware & Performance Specs

Here’s a quick overview of the Pura 80’s main hardware and software highlights:

Hardware

• 12GB RAM

• Up to 1TB storage

• 5170mAh battery

• 66W wired fast charging

• 50W wireless charging

• Dual speakers

• In-display fingerprint sensor

Performance is smooth, fast, and responsive. Apps open instantly, multitasking is fluid, and scrolling feels effortless thanks to the high refresh rate.

Software

The phone runs on EMUI/HarmonyOS, depending on the region, with Huawei’s clean and modern interface.

While Huawei devices don’t use traditional Google Mobile Services, everyday apps, social platforms, banking apps and more run smoothly thanks to improved app support and alternatives like:

• AppGallery

• Petal Search

• GBox (if needed)

The OS feels stable, polished, and user-friendly.

Camera Review – The Star of the Show

The cameras are where the HUAWEI Pura 80 truly shines. The rear system features:

• 50MP main camera

• Telephoto lens for crisp zoom shots

• Ultra-wide lens for landscapes & group photos

My experience with the camera:

Impressive clarity

Photos come out sharp, colourful, and well-balanced. Even in low light, the Pura 80 performs beautifully.

Portrait mode excellence

Edges are clean, background blur looks natural, and skin tones come out warm and flattering.

Zoom performance

The telephoto lens holds detail surprisingly well, even when zooming into far objects.

Video recording

Stabilisation is smooth and transitions between lenses feel natural. Perfect for social media content or vlog-style videos.

Front camera

The selfie camera impresses too — clear, bright, with excellent dynamic range. Makeup mode is subtle, not overly AI-filtered.

This is definitely a camera-friendly smartphone, perfect for creators, influencers, travellers, parents, or anyone who loves taking great photos.

Battery Life

With a 5170mAh battery, the Pura 80 easily gets through a busy day of:

• Photos

• Videos

• Social media

• Messaging

• Internet browsing

And when you do need to charge, the 66W fast charger brings you back to high levels in minutes.

Audio

The dual stereo speakers are loud, clear and great for:

• Watching videos

• Playing music

• Gaming

• Video calls

No headphone jack — but that’s expected in most modern flagships.

Overall Impressions

After using the HUAWEI Pura 80 Gold, here’s my verdict:

What I loved

• Stunning Gold colour and premium design

• Beautiful OLED display

• Fast and smooth performance

• Exceptional camera system

• Great battery life and fast charging

• Solid build and durability

What to consider

• No Google services (depends on your usage)

• No expandable storage

• No headphone jack

Final Thoughts

The HUAWEI Pura 80 Gold is a stylish, powerful, beautifully designed smartphone that combines luxury aesthetics with strong hardware and incredible camera performance. It’s perfect for anyone who loves photography, premium design, and a smooth everyday smartphone experience.

If you want a phone that stands out visually and performs like a flagship, the Gold Pura 80 is definitely worth considering.