The Huawei Pura 70 Pro (2024) features Leica-tuned cameras with a variable-aperture main lens and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter stored in each Expert mode RAW DNG file records total electronic captures. Drop an Expert mode DNG file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Huawei Pura 70 Pro is powered by the Kirin 9010 and features three cameras co-engineered with Leica: a 50 MP main sensor with a Leica VARIO-SUMMILUX variable aperture (f/1.4–f/4.0, OIS), a 40 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, Leica ULTRAWIDE-SUMMICRON), and a 65 MP 5× periscope telephoto (f/2.6, OIS, Leica APO-TELYT). The 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display runs at up to 120 Hz.
Like all smartphones, the Pura 70 Pro uses CMOS electronic readout only. The variable aperture is a physical iris mechanism — not a shutter. It controls depth of field and light intake, but does not open and close for each exposure. All captures increment the persistent electronic image counter embedded in Expert mode DNG files.
| Model | Release | Main Sensor | Shutter Type | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huawei Pura 70 Pro | 2024 | 50 MP (f/1.4–f/4.0 var, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Expert mode) |
| Huawei P60 Pro | 2023 | 48 MP (f/1.4–f/4.0 var, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Expert mode) |
| Xiaomi 14 Ultra | 2024 | 50 MP 1-inch (f/1.63–f/4.0 var) | Electronic only | DNG (Leica ProFormat) |
| Leica M11 | 2022 | 60 MP FF BSI CMOS | Mechanical 150,000 | DNG |
DCIM/Camera alongside any JPEG..dng file to your computer.The image counter is a useful indicator of photography intensity, but carries no mechanical wear significance. Key factors to evaluate for a used Pura 70 Pro:
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery → Battery health. Huawei reports health percentage. The 5,050 mAh battery supports 88 W wired charging — aim for >80% |
| Display condition | Check the 6.8-inch LTPO OLED for burn-in, dead pixels, and edge condition; inspect the curved screen edges for micro-cracks |
| Variable aperture iris | Test the variable aperture in Expert mode by switching between f/1.4 and f/4.0 — the transition should be silent and smooth; a grinding noise indicates iris wear |
| Leica triple camera | Test all three cameras including the 5× periscope; verify autofocus accuracy and check lens covers for scratches or haze |
| Image counter | High count (>40,000) suggests intensive camera use — useful context, not a failure indicator |
The Huawei Pura 70 Pro is the first Pura-series model (rebranded from the P series) and represents Huawei’s continuing Leica camera partnership, which began with the P9 in 2016. The variable aperture on the main lens — first introduced with the P20 Pro in 2018 — provides genuine depth-of-field control for portrait photography, a capability otherwise reserved for large-sensor dedicated cameras.
The image counter is stored in the DNG EXIF metadata under the ImageNumber field. This is a persistent hardware counter that increments with every capture across all camera modes and all three Leica-tuned lenses. It cannot be reset by a factory reset, HarmonyOS update, or any user action.
The Pura 70 Pro runs HarmonyOS 4, Huawei’s Android-compatible operating system. DNG files transfer to Windows via USB File Transfer mode or Huawei Phone Clone/Share desktop client. On macOS, use Android File Transfer or a USB-C hub with standard MTP support to access DCIM/Camera.
No. The Pura 70 Pro uses CMOS electronic readout only. The f/1.4–f/4.0 iris on the main camera is an aperture diaphragm, not a shutter. There is no focal-plane shutter mechanism and no rated mechanical actuation life.
Switch to Expert (Pro) mode in the Camera app and tap the RAW toggle in the top bar. DNG files are saved alongside JPEGs in DCIM/Camera. Transfer them to a computer via USB-C File Transfer or Huawei Share desktop client.
No. The image counter is stored in persistent hardware memory and cannot be reset by a factory reset, HarmonyOS update, or any user action. It is a reliable indicator of total device usage.
The Pura 70 Ultra uses a variable-aperture 1-inch main sensor (larger than the Pro’s sensor) and a more advanced Leica SUMMILUX ultra lens. Both models support RAW DNG capture in Expert mode and the image counter mechanism works identically in shuttercount.app.
A casual user accumulates roughly 5,000–15,000 captures per year; an active photographer may exceed 25,000 per year. There is no mechanical wear threshold — battery health and display condition are the more meaningful used-device indicators.