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A couple of years ago, Huawei climbed to the top of the smartphone market, surpassing Samsung and Apple in the number of phones shipped. The Chinese company was about to take on the US market but then came the ban and all went downhill from there.
So, you know how Google services are a no-go on Huawei phones lately? Well, the company is trying to push its own Harmony OS with the Huawei AppGallery store. We're not sure if it's going to be a hit, but what we do know is we've put some of the latest Huawei phones to the test, and they're quite good, at least on the hardware front.
For all you Huawei fans out there, we've rounded up the best Huawei phones in 2025. The new camera king, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, is already out, and so is the Mate X6 - the top foldable in Huawei's portfolio.
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra - Huawei celebrated a clear departure from Google with renaming the P series to "Pura." It's a nice camera phone but the chipset is a bit old.
Huawei Mate 60 Pro Plus - This phone takes the innovation to the whole new level, but it's available only in China.
Huawei Mate 60 Pro - Another Huawei flagship that you will be hard-pressed to find and buy outside China. Notable features are the variable aperture of the main camera and the satellite connectivity.
Huawei Mate X6 - The latest Huawei foldable comes with Kunlun glass and thin design. It has a great camera system, a bright screen, and almost no crease.
Huawei P60 Pro - The predecessor to the Pura series packs a punch in the camera department. Still, no GMS on the model, so you will have to sideload Google apps and services.
This device scores 6.8% worse than the average for this price class, which includes devices like the vivo X300 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Apple iPhone Air
The latest Pura takes off where the previous model left off, bringing more innovation to the table. Along with the 1-inch camera sensor under the main camera lens, this phone features a big sensor that physically moves under two telephoto lenses. Okay, technically the prism that focuses the light moves, but you get the picture—two zoom levels on one sensor. It's a great idea.
The Pura 80 Ultra also features a great screen, great battery life, and super-fast charging. The processor inside might be viewed as a compromise—it's Huawei's in-house-developed Kirin 9020 (7 nm), but the UI and the software in general are so well optimized that everything is fast and fluid.
The only drawback, besides the lack of Google Mobile Services, is the price of the phone, starting at 1,200 euros. It's not pocket money, and it requires a leap of faith to reach and grab the Pura 80 Ultra rather than go for something familiar and cheaper. But it's a great camera phone!
The Huawei Pura has a very bold and brave design (Image by PhoneArena)
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a strange phone. On the one hand, we have the hardware innovation in the camera department. This phone comes with a 1-inch camera sensor and the lens above it pops up to maximize the surface of that huge sensor. On the other hand, due to the US restrictions, the phone comes with an underpowered silicon, and there are no Google Services onboard, as you might expect.
If we look at the phone from a pure hardware point of view, the Pura 70 Ultra is amazing. The battery lasts long, the camera is very versatile and shoots great pictures, the design is fresh and brave, and the Kunlun glass is pretty tough.
Sadly, the availability of the Pura 70 and its software limitations, coupled with the high price, make this phone a tough choice, at least for most people.
The Pro Plus is a hard phone to find! (Image by PhoneArena)
Huawei decided to revisit its Pro Plus experiment from a few years back and launch the Mate 60 Pro Plus. It's an overdriven version of an already potent flagship, but the sad part is that this model is not exactly available globally.
What are the differences compared to the regular Mate 60 Pro? For one, the Pro Plus version is available with more RAM and more storage, there's a 16GB/1TB version. The next (and only) big difference is in the camera system. The Pro Plus features a 48MP ultrawide camera compared to the 12MP one on the regular Mate 60 Pro. The main camera uses a different 48MP sensor with the same variable f/1.4-4.0 aperture as the regular Pro. And finally, the telephoto camera seems to be the same, with a slightly tweaked aperture, f/3.0 versus f/3.5 on the old model.
That's it, these are the only differences. We couldn't test the phone ourselves, so we have to rely on specs for this one. But we're trying to secure a sample and offer you a dedicated in-depth review soon. So stay tuned!
The Huawei Mate 60 Pro was quietly announced in China with no plans for global release anytime soon. Disappointing, to say the least, as the Mate series has always been on the forefront of not only Huawei innovation, but also smartphone innovation as a whole.
While we patiently wait for the Mate 60 to come worldwide (even though, there are no such plans at the moment), we can check out the phone's specs. This device builds upon its predecessor, while adding some nice features, again, some of which are an industry-first.
One of these is the emergency satellite connectivity, and before you start to point at Apple and its SOS by Satellite, the Mate 60 Pro is actually capable of making full-fledged phone calls via a satellite, even if there's no network coverage available.
The hardware situation is also improving, despite the US sanctions in place. The Mate 60 Pro uses a modified Kirin 9000S processor, and some say it's capable of 5G connectivity (although this has to be tested and there's no clear statement from Huawei at the moment). No Google Mobile services onboard, this hasn't change, and Huawei is using its Harmony OS 4.0 to get everything out of the hardware. Stay tuned for more information as we're trying to source a unit for a review as we type this!
Huawei Mate X6
The latest Huawei's foldable
Huawei Mate X6
What we like
Exquisite design
Super-slim profile
Powerful multitasking features
What we don't like
Google apps require workarounds
Kirin chip not on par with latest Snapdragon
6.8
PhoneArena Rating
7
Price Class Average
Battery Life
6.4
6.1
Photo Quality
6.8
6.7
Video Quality
5.8
5.5
Charging
8.3
7.3
Performance Heavy
4.8
6.6
Performance Light
6.9
7.6
Display Quality
8
8
Design
9
8
Wireless Charging
8.1
7.8
Biometrics
8
7.4
Audio
6
7.4
Software
4
7.6
Why the score?
This device scores 2.9% worse than the average for this price class, which includes devices like the Honor Magic V5, Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Honor Magic V3
The Huawei Mate X6 is the latest foldable from the company, and it follows the X-series philosophy. The X-series foldables fold inwards, much like the Galaxy Z Fold, while the XS-series are outward-folding. The Mate X6 is a masterpiece when it comes to hardware, with a bright screen, almost invisible crease, and one of the best hinges in the business.
What's even more impressive is that the Mate X6 is also great on the camera front, that's not always the case with foldables. Daylight and nighttime photos are great, and you don't sacrifice anything camera-wise with this model.
Of course, being a Huawei device, this phone lacks GMS, and you need to find your preferable workaround but it's also a reason to try and get out of Google's ecosystem and find out whether or not that's your thing.
White color version a bit gaudy, go for black if you want a more conservative look
When it comes to camera phones, Huawei has a great history of innovating and perfecting the technology. From the great P30 series and the swap of the green pixel with a yellow one, through the periscope zoom lens and the variable aperture, Huawei phones have always been on the forefront of mobile photography. And the P60 is no exception.
This camera phone brings the variable aperture from the Mate series and makes it even better. The display is super-bright, and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon ensures smooth operation across all tasks. The lack of 5G might be a problem for some users, although good 4G speeds could be enough depending on the region.
Again, the lack of Google services might be a turn off for some, but that's the situation and Huawei can do nothing about it at the moment. The Huawei P60 Pro is one of the best camera phones out there, despite some software shortcomings, so you should consider it if mobile photography is your thing.
It's great to see innovation in action, and that's what the Huawei Mate XT really is. A bold move from Huawei to mass-produce a concept device with an even bolder price tag of 3,500 euros. The Mate XT is not just a showpiece, though; it's a powerhouse capable of things other smartphones, even regular foldables, can't do.
The device folds three times to offer you a "regular" smartphone experience, and it's so thin that even folded in three it's just 12.8 mm thick. The real magic happens when you unfold it, though, as the resulting 10.2-inch tablet-like device is much more usable than normal dual-folding phones. The aspect ratio is great for media consumption and productivity, and the phone is designed in such a way that you can partially unfold it and use it as a dual-folding phone.
There are three batteries inside with a combined capacity of 5,600 mAh and a unique way to arrange the internals of the phone. There are no compromises when it comes to the camera system, and it can rival regular, non-folding camera phones as well. Of course, the 3,500-euro price tag is buying you a glimpse at the future, not hardware specs, so if you're prepared to pay the price, you can have the first and only tri-folding phone on the market.
So there you have it! The best Huawei phones you can get (if you try really hard) in 2025. It's a work-in-progress list, and we'll be adding models as they pop up. The latest and greatest is the new and fresh Pura 80 Ultra, with its one inch sensor and a very interesting design.
Let's not forget the first tri-folding phone on the market - the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate. It's a great feat of engineering and a device that promises to pave the world for even more innovative products.
Sadly, these phones don't have Google apps and services onboard, and they are very, very hard to get outside China. It's a pity, because hardware-wise, Huawei phones are still quite potent and could've offered some real competition and run for the money from the big players in the business.
The Huawei case is a strange one, and we're not sure where things will end up with this brand. It might rise from the ashes and fly on the phoenix wings of Harmony OS, or it can dissolve into oblivion. Only time will tell...
Mariyan, a tech enthusiast with a background in Nuclear Physics and Journalism, brings a unique perspective to PhoneArena. His childhood curiosity for gadgets evolved into a professional passion for technology, leading him to the role of Editor-in-Chief at PCWorld Bulgaria before joining PhoneArena. Mariyan's interests range from mainstream Android and iPhone debates to fringe technologies like graphene batteries and nanotechnology. Off-duty, he enjoys playing his electric guitar, practicing Japanese, and revisiting his love for video games and Haruki Murakami's works.
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