Advanced AI features, stunning design, and robust camera upgrades highlight the new Nova 13 series.
Huawei has officially unveiled its latest Nova 13 and Nova 13 Pro smartphones in China. These smartphones boast a fresh design, impressive AI capabilities, and significant performance enhancements.
Huawei Nova 13
The standard Nova 13 features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 1084×2412 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and a 300 Hz touch sampling rate. The screen supports 1,440 Hz PWM dimming, ensuring smoother visuals while reducing eye strain, and integrates a fingerprint sensor beneath the display.
The device is powered by HarmonyOS 4.2 and offers multiple storage options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. It houses a dual rear camera setup, including a 50 MP primary camera (f/1.9) and an 8 MP ultrawide lens (f/2.2). For selfie enthusiasts, there’s a 60 MP front-facing camera (f/2.4).
The Nova 13 has a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 100W fast wired charging and can deliver rapid power-ups. The phone measures 161.4 x 75.3 x 6.98 mm and weighs 195g. Notably, it offers satellite connectivity, a feature currently exclusive to users in mainland China.
Huawei Nova 13 Pro
The Nova 13 Pro takes things further with a 6.76-inch LTPO OLED display, offering a 1224×2776 resolution, adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate, 300 Hz touch sampling rate, and an industry-leading 2,160 Hz PWM dimming. It has an embedded fingerprint sensor and storage configurations identical to its siblings.
On the rear, the Nova 13 Pro boasts a 50 MP primary camera with a variable aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0), a 12 MP 3x telephoto lens, and an 8 MP ultrawide sensor. It has an IP65 rating, providing dust and splash resistance, and is slightly larger and heavier at 163.4 x 74.9 x 7.82 mm and 209g.
Display & Design
Both models share Huawei’s signature interwoven pattern on the back panel, created using micro-nano 3D lithography and micro-crystal feather yarn technology. This unique design is aesthetically appealing, stain —scratch —, and skin-friendly.
The Nova 13 comes in four vibrant color options: Loden Green, Feather Sand Purple, Feather Sand White, and Starry Black, with Loden Green being the primary shade. The Pro model further differentiates itself with a more refined and elongated pill-shaped camera bump, showcasing a sleek lens arrangement that enhances visual appeal.
Camera Performance
The Nova 13 Pro’s camera setup is optimized for versatile photography. It combines dual RYYB sensors and dual OIS stabilization for impressive clarity. The 50 MP primary camera is complemented by a 3x portrait telephoto lens and a 2cm macro ultra-wide-angle sensor for diverse shooting options.
Both models have dual front cameras, including a 60 MP portrait-tracking lens and a 5x zoom portrait lens capable of 0.7-5x full-focus portrait shots. The devices also support multi-focus functionality for both front and rear cameras.
Battery & Charging
The Nova 13 has a 5,000 mAh battery, while the Pro variant has a 4,900 mAh (rated) battery. Both devices support 100W fast charging, delivering a 50% charge in just 9 minutes.
AI Features & Satellite Connectivity
Huawei has integrated advanced AI-driven image editing features into the Nova 13 series. These include:
- AI Best Expression: Adjusts facial expressions for perfect photos.
- AI Removal: Erases unwanted elements from images.
- AI Image Expansion: Enhances photos by recognizing and enlarging the background.
- AI Cutout: Enables users to isolate objects from images with ease.
The series also supports Beidou satellite SMS, allowing users to send and receive image messages in areas with limited or no cellular coverage. The AI-powered tools go beyond photography, featuring AI copywriting, AI document assistance, AI skincare advisor, and AI trip planning.
Regarding security, the phones come with HarmonyOS 4.2 enhancements like Pure Mode and harassment blocking, ensuring a secure user experience.
Pricing & Availability
The Huawei Nova 13 series is now available for pre-order in China, with sales officially starting on October 25. Pricing details are as follows:
- Nova 13 (256GB): CNY 2,699 (~$378)
- Nova 13 (512GB): CNY 2,999 (~$421)
- Nova 13 (1TB): CNY 3,499 (~$492)
- Nova 13 Pro (256GB): CNY 3,699 (~$519)
- Nova 13 Pro (512GB): CNY 3,999 (~$561)
- Nova 13 Pro (1TB): CNY 4,499 (~$631)
As of now, there has yet to be a word on international availability.
