Huawei’s latest flagship smartphone, the Pura 70 Ultra, driven by the Kirin 9010 processor, marks a pioneering leap in consumer technology. Notably, it boasts the capability to transmit images via satellite communication through the innovative Changlian app. Recently debuted in the Chinese market, the Pura 70 Ultra succeeds the renowned P series, representing Huawei’s resilience amidst challenges, notably the US sanctions.
For seamless image exchange via satellite, both parties require the Changlian app, akin to WeChat, featuring versatile functions like video calls and messaging. Presently accessible on select Huawei devices via the Huawei App Market, this app enhances communication possibilities.
While preceding smartphones have incorporated satellite connectivity, the Pura 70 Ultra distinguishes itself as the premier device facilitating image transmission via satellite networks, primarily intended for emergency scenarios, as stated by Huawei.
Notably, Apple’s iPhone 14 series introduced satellite connectivity in specific regions, albeit restricted to text messaging for emergencies and location sharing. Conversely, Huawei had earlier integrated satellite capabilities into its Mate 50 series, initially supporting short text transmissions via the BeiDou satellite system and subsequently advancing to audio calls with the Mate 60 Pro in the prior year.
Users of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra can effectively communicate during emergencies, enabling text messaging, emergency calls, and now, image sharing via satellite networks. However, due to bandwidth limitations, transmitted images may undergo compression, resulting in potential blurriness.
In a bid to democratize satellite connectivity, more Android devices, including the forthcoming Pixel series, are anticipated to embrace this technology. Google’s forthcoming Android 15 OS is set to incorporate native satellite connectivity, slated for release in the latter half of 2024, offering expanded communication horizons for eligible smartphones.