Huawei just flipped the script on foldable phones — literally. The Chinese tech giant has launched the Pura X, a sleek, square-shaped foldable smartphone with a wider screen, a powerful AI assistant, and no trace of Google’s Android in sight.
Unveiled on March 20 in Shenzhen, the Huawei Pura X starts at 7,499 yuan (about $1,037) and marks a major milestone for the company. It’s the first phone to run HarmonyOS 5, Huawei’s fully self-developed operating system, signaling a complete break from Android — and from U.S. tech reliance.
A flip phone, but make it wide
At first glance, the Pura X looks like your regular flip phone — small, square, and pocket-friendly when closed. But once opened, it reveals a 6.3-inch inner display with an unusual…