Report: Huawei (华为) Pura X2 Is Tipped as the Industry’s First Large-Size Horizontal Wide Foldable; Pura 90 Series Registered

Lead

It has been reported that Huawei (华为) is preparing a bold entry in foldable phones: the Pura X2, codenamed “Hope,” is reportedly the industry’s first large-size horizontal wide foldable. The leak, picked up by Chinese tech site IT Home (IT之家) from well-known local leakers, positions the Pura X2 as a device that aims to deliver a tablet‑like inner display while keeping a usable outer screen for everyday interaction.

What’s being claimed

Earlier leaks reportedly point to a 7.69‑inch WQHD+ inner display and a larger 5.5‑inch outer screen for easier interaction, an upgrade over last year’s Pura X which used a 6.3‑inch wide inner panel and a 3.5‑inch 1:1 outer display. The Pura X2 is also said to receive a Kirin 9030 chipset and improved telephoto hardware. Separately, it has been reported that the Pura 90 series has been registered and may include what is described as the industry’s second 200MP large‑sensor periscope telephoto, with a tentative slot in April for announcement or release.

Why this matters

Why the fuss about aspect ratio and sensor size? Wide horizontal foldables aim to make media consumption, multitasking and document editing feel closer to a small tablet — a different design direction than the taller, book‑like foldables common in the market. And the mention of a Kirin 9030 is geopolitically resonant: U.S. export controls have constrained Huawei’s access to advanced foundries and pushed the company toward in‑house chip development and domestic supply chains. Any Kirin revival or significant camera innovation will be watched closely by Western observers and suppliers alike.

Context and caveats

Huawei’s Pura line started last year with a premium positioning — the original Pura X launched with high‑brightness LTPO displays and a price north of 7,499 RMB — so expectations are high. That said, these details remain leaks and registrations; it has been reported that specifics could change. For Western readers unfamiliar with China’s ecosystem, Huawei’s recent moves reflect both consumer demand for new foldable formats and the broader technology push driven in part by trade restrictions and a drive for domestic alternatives.