Huawei Unveils its Latest Nova 13 Series Mid-Range Smartphones in China: Pre-Sale Now Live; Official Sale in Two Days

Huawei, the Chinese smartphone and other consumer electronics manufacturer, has unveiled two of its latest Nova 13-series mid-range smartphones in its home market in China. The pre-sale for the two devices is now live with official sale scheduled to begin in two days.

Here’s more about it.

Huawei Nova 13 Series – Unveiled in China

Huawei’s latest Nova 13 series comprises two smartphone models – Nova 13 and Nova 13 Pro, and the newly-introduced devices come with many AI features, upgraded camera specs, and improved communication capabilities. The two smartphones will be available in three storage options and four color choices. Also to add, while the vanilla Nova 13 design-wise shows resemblance with the previous Nova 12, Nova 12 Pro, and Nova 12 Ultra devices, the Nova 13 Pro has an entirely new design when compared to other Nova 12 series models.

Specifications	Huawei Nova 13	Huawei Nova 13 Pro
General
Dimension	161.4 x 75.3 x 7 mm	163.4 x 74.9 x 7.8 mm
Weight	195 gm	209 gm
Connectivity
Network Connectivity	2G, 3G, 4G & 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, & 5G
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 with Dual Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 with Dual Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	Version 5.2	Version 5.2
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Processor
Chipset	Kirin 8000	Kirin 8000
Operating System	HarmonyOS 4.2	HarmonyOS 4.2
Storage Options	12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, and 12GB/1TB	12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, and 12GB/1TB
Display
Display Type	OLED Display	LTPO OLED Display
Screen Size	6.7”	6.76”
Screen Resolution	1084 x 2412 Pixels	1224 x 2776 Pixels
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Camera
Rear Camera	50MP (Wide) + 8MP (Ultrawide) Dual Camera Unit	50MP (Wide) + 12MP (Telephoto) + 8MP (Ultrawide) Triple Camera Unit
Front Camera	60MP (Ultrawide)	8MP (Telephoto) + 60MP (Ultrawide) Dual Camera Unit
Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Under-Display Optical Fingerprint Reader	Yes, Under-Display Optical Fingerprint Reader
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity Sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	No	No
Compass	Yes	Yes
Color Spectrum	Yes	Yes
Satellite Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging Features	100W Wired Fast Charging 5W Reverse Wired Fast Charging	100W Wired Fast Charging 5W Reverse Wired Fast Charging
Colors
Color Variants	Purple, Green, Black, and White	Purple, Green, Black, and White

Price and Availability

About the price and availability, the Nova 13 is priced at CNY 2699 (12GB/256GB), CNY 2999 (12GB/512GB), and CNY 3499 (12GB/1TB), whereas the Nova 13 Pro has price tags of CNY 3699 (12GB/256GB), CNY 3999 (12GB/512GB), and CNY 4499 (12GB/1TB). The full price pre-sale for the two smartphones is currently live in China along with a CNY 50 discount, and the official sale will begin on the 25th of October 2024, two days later, at 10:08 AM local time.