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Development of wide-aspect ratio smartphones

Overview

Huawei is advancing its wide-aspect ratio smartphone lineup, beginning with the launch of the Pura X Max in the Chinese market on April 20, 2026. The Pura X Max, a foldable device featuring a 5.4-inch external and 7.7-inch internal OLED display, has seen significant commercial success. By mid-September 2026, shipments of the Pura X Max and its Collector’s Edition surpassed 1.2 million units, supported by a Xuanwu water-drop hinge and Kirin 9030 Pro chipset.

Building on this, Huawei launched the Pura X View, a non-folding ‘wide-screen candybar’ device. Featuring a 6.39-inch OLED display with a 16:9.5 (or 5:3) aspect ratio, the device resembles a mini-tablet and is optimized for multitasking and media. The Pura X View achieved rapid sales, exceeding 280,000 units within its first five days and becoming a top-selling wide-screen phone in week 37 of 2026. Approximately 30% of its users are reportedly transitioning from Apple. To meet demand, Huawei announced a 60-day pre-order subscription program starting October 20, 2026.

This success has prompted industry-wide shifts toward wider formats. While Oppo and Honor are reportedly developing competing hardware, Coolpad launched the Cool X Wide in China in November 2026, an affordable 6.38-inch LCD wide-screen smartphone priced starting at 999 yuan.

Entities

Huawei · Pura X View · Pura X Max · Apple · HarmonyOS

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Coolpad launches Cool X Wide smartphone in China

    Coolpad has released the Cool X Wide in China, an entry-level smartphone featuring a 6.38-inch 16:10 display and MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, priced between 999 and 1,399 yuan.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    Huawei announces 60-day pre-order for Pura X View smartphone

    Huawei is launching a 60-day pre-order program for its Pura X View wide-screen smartphone to manage high demand following strong initial sales.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Huawei flagship smartphone sales see significant growth in China

    Huawei reports strong sales for its flagship devices, with the Mate 90 series exceeding 400,000 units and the Pura X Max foldable series surpassing 1 million units in China.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Huawei's wide-screen phone success drives new Android hardware trends

    Chinese tech brands including Oppo, Honor, and Coolpad are developing wide-screen smartphones to compete with Huawei’s successful Pura X View format.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Huawei launches Pura X View with wide-screen design

    Huawei has launched the Pura X View in China, a smartphone featuring a unique wide 16:9.5 aspect ratio, a 7,000 mAh battery, and a 200 MP main camera.

  6. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Huawei introduces Qingyun L420z laptop and Pura X View smartphone

    Huawei unveils the Qingyun L420z business laptop with a 14.2-inch OLED screen and the Pura X View smartphone, featuring a wide candybar design optimized for reading.

  7. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Huawei debuts Pura X View with wide-format non-foldable display

    Huawei is debuting the Pura X View, a smartphone featuring a wide, non-foldable 6.39-inch OLED display designed for enhanced multitasking and media consumption.

  8. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Huawei Pura X Max reaches 1.2 million shipments in four months

    Huawei's Pura X Max foldable phone has reached 1.2 million shipments in four months, achieving high user satisfaction rates in the competitive Chinese market.

  9. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Huawei Pura X View sells 280,000 units in five days

    Huawei's Pura X View sold over 280,000 units in five days, driven by its unique wide-screen, non-folding design.

  10. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Huawei Pura X View sees record sales and attracts iPhone users

    Huawei’s Pura X View has sold over 280,000 units in five days, with reports suggesting 30% of buyers are Apple iPhone users.

  11. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Huawei Pura X Max shipments exceed 1.2 million units

    Huawei's Pura X Max foldable smartphone has reached 1.2 million shipments in four months, featuring a unique wide-screen design and Kirin 9030 Pro chip.

  12. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Huawei Pura X View sees strong sales growth

    Huawei's Pura X View smartphone has seen booming sales, exceeding 300,000 units shortly after launch. The device features a unique wide flat-screen and runs on HarmonyOS 7.0.

  13. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Huawei Pura X Max foldable sales exceed 810,000 units

    Huawei's Pura X Max foldable smartphone has surpassed 810,000 units in sales, with shipments estimated at over 1 million units. The device features Kirin chips and is supported by various trade-in subsidies.

  14. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Huawei Pura X View launches with unique wide aspect ratio

    Huawei has launched the Pura X View, a smartphone featuring a unique 16:9.5 wide aspect ratio, a 7000mAh battery, and a 200MP camera system.

  15. [TECHNOLOGY] 15 sources
    Huawei Pura X View launched with unique wide display

    Huawei has launched the Pura X View, featuring a unique 16:9.5 aspect ratio OLED display, a 200MP camera, and a 7,000mAh battery, powered by the Kirin 9030S chipset.

  16. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Huawei unveils Pura X View smartphone with wide display

    Huawei unveiled the Pura X View, a slim 6.68 mm smartphone featuring a unique 16:9.5 wide OLED display, a 7000 mAh battery, and the Kirin 9030s chipset.

  17. [TECHNOLOGY] 13 sources
    Huawei unveils Pura X View with wide display and 7,000 mAh battery

    Huawei has introduced the Pura X View, a non-folding smartphone featuring an unusual 16:9.5 wide aspect ratio, a 6,500-nit OLED display, and a 7,000 mAh battery in a slim 6.68 mm body.

  18. [TECHNOLOGY] 41 sources
    Huawei unveils Pura X View with wide 16:9.5 display

    Huawei has launched the Pura X View, a non-foldable smartphone featuring a unique 16:9.5 wide aspect ratio display, a 7,000 mAh battery, and HarmonyOS 7.

  19. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Huawei unveils Pura X Max wide-format foldable smartphone

    Huawei has launched the Pura X Max, a wide-format foldable smartphone, and is reportedly developing a non-foldable 16:10 wide-screen device for a potential September release.

  20. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Huawei and Honor develop wide-screen smartphones

    Huawei and Honor are reportedly developing wide-aspect ratio smartphones, with Huawei's upcoming Pura X series potentially targeting a 16:10 display for a tablet-like experience.

  21. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Huawei unveils Pura X2 with new 2:1 wide‑fold screen

    Huawei's Pura X2 foldable will retain a 6.3‑inch inner screen but adopt a 2:1 aspect ratio, delivering iPhone‑size display area and fewer video black bars.

Sources

4gnews.pt · adobotech.net · androidgeek.pt · androidpc.es · androidsis.com · antaranews.com · anzhuo.cn · arenait.net · banquedesterritoires.fr · batista70phone.com · businesscover.ro · cafef.vn · ceotech.it · clubic.com · cnmo.com · congnghe.vn · corrierenerd.it · dotekomanie.cz · elbalad.news · elnacional.cat · eprice.com.hk · ere.org · es.digitaltrends.com · evolife.cn · fakti.bg · gadgetgear.nl · gadgetnews.net · gadgetpilipinas.net · genk.vn · giga.de · gizchina.com · gizchina.cz · gizchina.it · go4it.ro · gogi.in · gsmarena.com · huaweicentral.com · ictnews.ir · igeekphone.com · infocity.az · intomobile.com · ipadizate.es · ipon.hu · it-boltwise.de · ithome.com · ja.gizchina.it · katadata.co.id · koerfer.ch

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