As previously mentioned, Huawei's mobile phone releases often differ from those of its competitors. While other brands typically introduce the standard and Pro versions first, followed by the Ultra model months later, Huawei adopts a reverse strategy. After more than a month of anticipation, the Huawei Pura 80 standard edition is now officially available for pre-sale. Initially priced at ¥4,699, a reduction of ¥800 from last year's Pura 70 starting price, this pricing aligns with earlier predictions.

With government subsidies, customers can purchase the device for ¥4,199, a price that, while unexpected by some, falls short of others' hopes for ¥3,999. However, it's plausible that the platform may further reduce prices independently over time, with my personal expectation being that this threshold could be reached by year's end. Overall, Huawei's pricing for the initial release of the Pura 80 standard edition is deemed appropriate.

Despite being slightly less robust in certain functional configurations compared to the other three versions in the series, the standard edition remains a flagship offering from Huawei. The uniform discount of ¥800 across all models ensures consistency, preventing disparities like some versions being discounted by ¥800 while others by ¥1,000. Notably, the standard edition, like the rest of the series, exclusively features "AI Peeking Prevention" across the Huawei mobile phone lineup, a screen anti-peeking function that, while initially causing dissatisfaction among Mate 70 series users due to misinterpreted official notices, is indeed supported by the Pura 80 series upon promoting HarmonyOS 5.1.

Furthermore, the HarmonyOS developer documentation clarifies that "AI Peeking Prevention" will also be available on the Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, and Mate 70 Pro Premium Edition upon upgrading to HarmonyOS 6.0, alleviating any lingering concerns. Curiously, the documentation does not explicitly state support for the more powerful Pro+ and Extraordinary Master Edition versions of the Mate 70 series, though it's reasonable to assume future compatibility.

Regarding other specifications, the 5,600mAh battery might seem modest, but Huawei emphasizes its impressive battery life, claiming that after watching a 23-episode TV series with a full charge, the phone retains 56% battery. Screen quality is on par with the Pro version, supporting a 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate, while imaging capabilities, dust and water resistance (IP68 and IP69), and Beidou satellite messaging are also comparable. The device runs on the Kirin 9010S processor, and its overall design is appealing.

In conclusion, the Huawei Pura 80 standard edition is not as deficient as online discourse might suggest, and its pricing is reasonable. Interested parties are encouraged to support this latest offering from Huawei.