HUAWEI has officially launched the nova Flip in China as its newest addition to the foldable smartphone lineup. The nova Flip has a light volume and packs a ton of advanced specifications while keeping young customers in mind. It is positioned in the mid-premium segment, and the nova Flip exudes a “matrix collection” design that should do well among young people with its bright colors.
Design wise, durability, and innovative features are what this new device brings to the table, revealing something regarding how HUAWEI is approaching the mid-premium foldable market. Here’s a detailed look at what the nova Flip has to offer.
Weighing only 195 grams at a thickness of 6.88 mm, this nova Flip is sleek in design. HUAWEI has integrated their inventive water drop hinge mechanism to reduce the gap when folded. The device, according to the company, is Switzerland SGS certified for as many as 1.2 million bends, making it very durable and reliable.
HUAWEI nova Flip features
The Nova Flip features a 2.14-inch OLED cover display and a large 6.94-inch Full HD+ LTPO main display with a refresh rate of 1Hz to 120Hz. It runs HarmonyOS 4.2 for fluent performance and user-friendly operations. While the details of the official chipset are yet to be declared, benchmarks point to a Kirin 8000 with a Mali-G610 GPU.
The robust camera setup on the nova Flip comes equipped with a 50MP RYYB main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 32MP front-facing camera. The device is also fitted with Huawei’s DaVinci Portrait Engine 2.0 to further enhance photo quality through advanced processing capabilities.
HarmonyOS AI Fun brings play to the nova Flip, enabling users to have interactive animations during a call, interact with pet animations, DIY wallpapers, and themes. Quick actions for popular apps and photo capturing on the external screen improve the user experience.
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HUAWEI nova Flip specifications
- Outer Screen: 2.14″ OLED (480 × 480 pixels)
- Inner Screen: 6.94″ LTPO OLED (2690 × 1136 pixels) with AI HDR
- Processor: Kirin 8000 with Mali-G610 GPU (not confirmed)
- RAM/Storage: 12 GB RAM, options of 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB ROM
- Battery: 4400mAh with 66W fast charging
- Rear Cameras: 50MP f/1.9, 8MP ultra-wide f/2.2
- Front Camera: 32MP f/2.2
- Operating System: HarmonyOS 4.2
- Connectivity: 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 169.77 × 75.4 × 6.88 mm (unfolded), 87.76 × 75.4 × 15.12 mm (folded)
Pricing and availability
The HUAWEI nova Flip is available in exquisite colors, including green, zero-degree white, cherry pink, and star black leather. The prices are CNY 5288 (~USD 741/Rs. 62,298) for the 256 GB variant, CNY 5688 (~USD 797/Rs. 67,005) for the 512 GB variant, and CNY 6488 (~USD 909/Rs. 76,430) for the 1 TB variant. It has already opened for pre-order in China.
