Huawei is shifting the roadmap for its next-generation wide-format foldable. While the original Pura X debuted in March 2025, new industry leaks from Fixed Focus Digital on January 4, 2026, confirm the Pura X2 is now targeted for Q2 2026. This delay places the release window between April and June, likely trailing the Pura 90 series launch event.
Kirin 9030: The 9-Core Efficiency Play
The Pura X2 will ship with the Kirin 9030, a chipset that recently debuted in the Mate 80 series. Built on SMIC's N+3 process node (a "pseudo-5nm" 7nm extension), this chip utilizes a unique 9-core architecture (1+4+4 configuration).
- The Prime Core: A single high-performance core clocked at 2.75 GHz handles 2026’s aggressive local AI tasks.
- The Thread Count: The non-Pro variant supports 12 threads, utilizing simultaneous multithreading (SMT) to keep HarmonyOS 6.0 fluid on a foldable canvas.
- Thermals: Because N+3 relies on DUV multi-patterning, it runs warmer than TSMC’s 5nm. Huawei is reportedly using a new vapor chamber that wraps around the hinge to manage this.
The Return of the Wide 16:10 Screen
Huawei is doubling down on the "mini-tablet" form factor. The Pura X2 retains the 16:10 aspect ratio, a massive departure from the skinny 21:9 screens found on the Galaxy Z Flip series. Supply chain whispers suggest the inner display has grown to 7.7 inches, making it the widest vertical foldable ever produced.
Quad-Camera and "Red Maple" Sensors
Imaging is the other major 2026 pillar. The Pura X2 adds a fourth sensor to its array:
- 1.5MP Multispectral Channel: This is the "Red Maple" sensor. It isn't for resolution; it’s for color accuracy. It analyzes light spectra to ensure skin tones look natural, bypassing the "AI-washed" look common in modern mobile photography.
HarmonyOS 6.0: The Final Break
The Pura X2 will be among the first to launch with HarmonyOS 6.0. This version represents Huawei’s final break from legacy Android code, offering a kernel-level performance boost of 15% for foldable transitions. With a rumored 5,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, the Pura X2 is built for endurance in a post-Android ecosystem.
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