Huawei has teased a new extra wide foldable phone called the Pura X Max. The device was revealed on China‘s Weibo social network on April 14, 2026. It is the larger evolution of the Pura X foldable phone. The Pura X Max has an uncommon passport style shape with shorter and extra wide proportions when folded. When opened, it reveals an approximately iPad Mini sized internal display with similar proportions. This is similar to the Microsoft Surface Duo from 2020, but the Pura X Max uses a flexible foldable display instead of dual screens with a visible hinge. The device is set to launch on April 20, 2026 in China. Huawei has not provided specifications, pricing or shown the inside folding display in detail. The timing of the announcement is seen as beating the rumored iPhone Fold (possibly called iPhone Ultra) to market. This review covers the design, comparisons to iPhone Fold and Surface Duo, and what is known so far.

Design: Passport Style Foldable

The Pura X Max has a passport style shape. Rather than the tall rectangle aspect ratio of most modern phones, it has shorter and extra wide proportions when folded. When opened, the internal display appears to be approximately iPad Mini sized with similar wide proportions.

Key design features:

• Passport style shape (short and wide when folded).
• Flexible foldable display (not dual screens).
• Triple camera bump on the rear panel.
• No visible hinge on the internal display (unlike Surface Duo).

The proportions are similar to the rumored iPhone Fold, which is expected to debut later in 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 models.

Comparison To Rumored iPhone Fold

Industry insiders, alleged dummy models and leaked CAD files point to Apple using a similarly wide passport style shape for the rumored iPhone Fold (possibly called iPhone Ultra).

Aspect	Huawei Pura X Max	Rumored iPhone Fold (iPhone Ultra)
Folded shape	Passport style (short and wide)	Passport style (similar)
Outer screen size	Not specified	5.5 inches (rumored)
Inner screen size	Approximately iPad Mini sized	7.8 inches (rumored)
Launch date	April 20, 2026 (China)	Fall 2026 (expected)
Price	Not specified	2,000 to 2,500 USD (rumored)
Camera	Triple camera rear	Not specified

The timing of Huawei‘s announcement could be seen as beating Apple to the punch, especially in Huawei‘s home market of China.

Comparison To Microsoft Surface Duo

The Pura X Max resembles the Microsoft Surface Duo from 2020 in terms of proportions. However, there is a key difference:

• Surface Duo: dual screens split by a visible hinge.
• Pura X Max: flexible foldable display (no visible hinge).

The Pura X Max uses modern foldable display technology rather than dual screens.

Availability And Specifications

• Launch date: April 20, 2026 (China).
• Specifications: not provided (unknown processor, RAM, storage, battery).
• Pricing: not provided.
• US availability: Huawei does not have a presence in the US.

Buyers outside China will have to wait for Apple or Samsung to show their foldable phones later in 2026.

Pros And Cons Of The Huawei Pura X Max

Pros

• Passport style shape offers a different form factor than tall foldables.
• Wider inner display (iPad Mini sized) may be better for media consumption.
• Launches before the rumored iPhone Fold (beats Apple to market).
• Triple camera rear setup.
• Uses flexible foldable display (not dual screens).
• Unique proportions stand out from Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series.

Cons

• No specifications provided yet.
• No pricing information.
• Limited to China at launch (no US presence).
• Unknown durability or hinge design.
• Unclear software optimization for the wide aspect ratio.
• May not be available internationally.
• Brand reputation affected by US trade restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Huawei Pura X Max?
A new extra wide passport style foldable phone teased by Huawei. It is the larger evolution of the Pura X foldable.

When will the Huawei Pura X Max be released?
April 20, 2026 in China.

How much will the Huawei Pura X Max cost?
Pricing has not been announced.