Design:
| water resistance |
Water resistant |
| weight |
199 g |
| thickness |
6.9 mm |
| width |
75.4 mm |
| height |
169.8 mm |
| volume |
88.340148 cm³ |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✓ |
The Huawei Nova Flip S features a foldable design with a sleek, compact build. It weighs 199g and has a slim thickness of just 6.9 mm, making it easy to carry. With a width of 75.4 mm and a height of 169.8 mm, it offers a comfortable grip. The phone is water resistant, adding durability to its design, but it does not feature a rugged build. The device has a volume of 88.34 cm³, providing a balanced form factor.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.94" |
| pixel density |
421 ppi |
| resolution |
1136 x 2690 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Huawei Nova Flip S features a 6.94″ OLED/AMOLED display with a pixel density of 421 ppi, offering vibrant and sharp visuals. The screen has a resolution of 1136 x 2690 px, delivering clear and detailed images. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and responsiveness, though it does not include branded damage-resistant glass or support for HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision. Additionally, it lacks an Always-On Display and a secondary screen, but the display is fully touch-enabled.
Performance:
| internal storage |
512GB |
| RAM |
12GB |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
HiSilicon Kirin 8030 |
| GPU name |
Maleoon 920 |
| CPU speed |
1 x 2.29 & 3 x 2.05 & 4 x 1.3 GHz |
| GPU clock speed |
840 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
4266 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
7 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Has NX bit |
✓ |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
68.2 GB/s |
| OpenCL version |
2 |
| memory channels |
4 |
| maximum memory amount |
16GB |
| uses multithreading |
✓ |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| shading units |
256 |
The Huawei Nova Flip S is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 8030 chipset, with a CPU featuring a total clock speed of up to 2.29 GHz. It has 12GB of RAM running at 4266 MHz, ensuring smooth multitasking and performance. The device includes integrated LTE support, a GPU clock speed of 840 MHz, and uses big.LITTLE technology for efficient processing. It supports 64-bit architecture, multithreading, and has a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s, along with four memory channels for enhanced speed and efficiency.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 8 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
2.4 & 1.9f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
32MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✓ |
| video recording (main camera) |
2160 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
1 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2.2f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Huawei Nova Flip S features a dual-lens main camera with 50 MP and 8 MP sensors and a wide aperture of 2.4f and 1.9f, allowing for detailed photos in various lighting conditions. It supports optical image stabilization and phase-detection autofocus for sharper images and smoother video recording. The main camera can record 4K video at 30 fps, and it also supports slow-motion recording, HDR, and panorama shots. For selfies, the 32 MP front camera has a wide aperture of 2.2f, manual exposure control, and laser autofocus, ensuring high-quality self-portraits and clear videos.
Operating system:
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
The Huawei Nova Flip S offers several useful operating system features, including dark mode for a more comfortable viewing experience and split screen support for multitasking. It also includes options like customizable notifications, voice commands, and tracking capabilities for phone location. Privacy-conscious users will appreciate the built-in camera and microphone access controls, as well as a child lock feature. Additionally, it supports widgets, sharing intents, and multi-user functionality, though it does not offer direct OS updates or PC connectivity.
Battery:
| battery power |
4400 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
44W |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Huawei Nova Flip S is equipped with a 4400 mAh rechargeable battery, providing reliable power throughout the day. While it does not support wireless charging or a removable battery, it does feature fast charging with a charging speed of 44W, allowing for quick recharges. Additionally, the phone includes a battery level indicator to help users keep track of power, ensuring that they are always informed about their battery status.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✕ |
| has LDAC |
✓ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
The Huawei Nova Flip S is equipped with stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience, though it lacks a 3.5mm audio jack. For high-quality wireless audio, it supports LDAC for better Bluetooth audio transmission. However, the device does not support aptX, aptX HD, or a radio feature.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
October 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.2 |
| has an external memory slot |
✕ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
The device supports 5G connectivity and features advanced Wi-Fi support, including Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6 (802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax), as well as Bluetooth 5.2 for seamless wireless connections. It is equipped with a fingerprint scanner for secure unlocking, and NFC for easy device pairing. Additionally, the phone includes GPS and a compass for navigation, along with a gyroscope and accelerometer for motion sensing.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
The device comes equipped with a video light to enhance video quality in low-light conditions, making it ideal for recording in various environments. However, it does not feature a sapphire glass display, curved display, or e-paper display, focusing instead on providing a solid, functional screen without these advanced display technologies.