Huawei has officially launched the nova 13 and nova 13 Pro in China, bringing exciting features and upgrades to its mid-range series. Here’s a detailed look at the specifications of both devices:
Huawei nova 13 Specifications:
The nova 13 comes with a sleek design and advanced features:
- Display: 6.7-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 1084×2412 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, 300 Hz touch sampling rate, and 1,440 Hz PWM dimming. It also features an embedded fingerprint sensor.
- Operating System: Runs on HarmonyOS 4.2.
- Storage Options: Available with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of internal storage.
- Cameras:
- Rear: Dual camera setup with a 50 MP f/1.9 main shooter and an 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide lens.
- Front: 60 MP f/2.4 front-facing camera for selfies.
- Battery: Equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery, supporting 100W fast wired charging.
- Dimensions & Weight: 161.4 x 75.3 x 6.98 mm, weighing 195g.
- Additional Features: Supports satellite connectivity, although this is limited to mainland China.
Huawei nova 13 Pro Specifications:
The nova 13 Pro offers a few more advanced features than the base model:
- Display: 6.76-inch LTPO OLED panel with a resolution of 1224×2776 pixels, an adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate, 300 Hz touch sampling rate, and 2,160 Hz PWM dimming, along with an embedded fingerprint sensor.
- Operating System: Also runs on HarmonyOS 4.2.
- Storage Options: Same as the nova 13, with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of internal storage.
- Cameras:
- Rear: 50 MP main camera with a variable aperture of f/1.4-f/4.0, a 12 MP 3x telephoto camera, and an 8 MP ultrawide lens.
- Front: Shares the 60 MP f/2.4 selfie camera from the nova 13.
- Battery: Powered by the same 5,000 mAh battery with 100W fast wired charging support.
- Dimensions & Weight: Measures 163.4 x 74.9 x 7.82 mm, weighing 209g.
- Durability: Rated IP65 for dust and splash resistance.
Pricing and Availability:
- The nova 13 starts at CNY 2,699 (approximately $378).
- The nova 13 Pro starts at CNY 3,699 (around $519).
- Both phones are available for order in China, but there’s no word yet on their international availability.
What’s Missing:
Interestingly, Huawei has not revealed which chipset powers either of these models, leaving this an important detail for consumers and tech enthusiasts to watch out for.
Both the nova 13 and nova 13 Pro offer significant improvements over their predecessors, particularly in display technology, camera versatility, and charging speeds, making them strong contenders in the mid-range smartphone market. Whether they will make a global debut remains to be seen.
