Huawei is now accepting pre-orders for its Nova 13 series in China, although it plans to fully disclose the specifications only after the official launch set for October 22, 2024.
Variants and Leaks
The series is expected to include standard and Pro models, with no Ultra variant this time around. One of these models may have already appeared on Geekbench under the name Huawei MIS-AL00. Renowned leaker Digital Chat Station (DCS) has identified it as the 13 Pro, likely due to its impressive 12GB of RAM paired with a processor similar to what was leaked about the first-generation Nova Flip.
Performance Insights
If this information is accurate, the 13 Pro seems to be maximizing the Kirin 8000 chip's potential better than its clamshell counterpart, achieving a multi-core score of 2,900. However, the Flip recorded a single-core score of exactly 1,000, and the 13 Pro hasn’t surpassed that in the single-core department.
Features and Operating System
The device will come with these specifications to operate on HarmonyOS 4.2 right out of the box, which was likely misclassified as Android 12 on Geekbench. It will sport a 1.5K quad-curved display with uniform bezels and is expected to offer fast charging at 100W, similar to the forthcoming OnePlus 13, according to DCS.
The 13 Pro is also rumored to maintain the Nova series’ hallmark 50MP variable aperture main rear camera, along with dual selfie cameras featuring a 60MP primary lens and optical zoom capabilities.
5G and Marketing Strategy
In conclusion, Huawei may refrain from labeling the Nova 13 Pro as a 5G device outright this time, but they might promote it as the latest Beidou satellite-messaging phone aimed at the mid-range market.
Digital Chat Station via Weibo.
