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Huawei

Huawei nova Flip S

7.0 NeoScore #870 of 6245

Launched October 2025

Overview

NeoScore

7.0

#870 of 6245

Design & display
7.7
Performance & hardware
7.7
Camera
7.0
Connectivity
7.1
Battery & charging
5.7

Strengths

  • The display delivers 421 ppi, higher than most phones of its time.
  • Its 66W fast charging is better than most phones of its time.
  • The main camera combines 50MP resolution with optical image stabilization.

Weak points

  • The 4,400 mAh battery is among the smallest of its time.
  • At 15.1 mm, it is thicker than most phones of its time.
  • The main camera's f/1.9 aperture is worse than most of its time.
Display
6.94″LTPO OLED1,136 × 2,690 px120 Hz
Design
199 g75.4 mm169.8 mm15.1 mm
Performance
Huawei Kirin 8030Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB
Battery
4,400 mAh66 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.98 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 32 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
HarmonyOS 5

Editorial report

Huawei nova Flip S technical sheet

The Huawei nova Flip S suits buyers seeking a foldable phone with a bright, detailed display and fast charging. Its main trade-off is the 4,400 mAh battery, among the smallest of its time; 66W charging is better than most phones launched in the same period.

Unfolded, the phone has a 6.94-inch LTPO OLED display with 2,500 nits, 421 ppi and a 120Hz refresh rate. Its pixel density is higher than most phones of its time, while the 15.1 mm thickness is greater than most. IP58 resistance and a 199 g weight complete a design built around the foldable format.

The Kirin 8030, 12GB of DDR5 RAM and 256GB of storage make the hardware better than most phones of its time. Storage is not expandable, and the operating system is HarmonyOS 5. The 50MP main camera has optical image stabilization, while the 8MP ultrawide camera covers broader scenes. Its f/1.9 aperture is worse than most of its time, and there is no optical zoom. 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC and dual-SIM support cover the main connectivity needs.

With a NeoScore of 7.0, the Huawei nova Flip S is typical overall for its time. It stands out through hardware, display detail and charging, but the smaller battery is a clear limitation.

Technical index

NeoScore

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6.99 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / China

Design & display

7.7

Display Technology LTPO OLED
10.0
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 421 ppi
8.8
Peak Display Brightness 2,500 nits
10.0
Display Features LTPO, HDR, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 3840Hz PWM
2.5
Weight 199 g
6.1
Resistance Features IP58
7.0
Usable Surface 87 %
8.6
Body Thickness 15.1 mm
2.0

Performance & hardware

7.7

RAM Capacity 12 GB
9.0
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.29 GHz
5.2
RAM Type DDR5
9.0

Camera

7.0

Sensor Size 1/1.56″
7.0
Aperture f/1.9
7.5
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features Laser Autofocus, RGB Sensor, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Time-Lapse, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
0.0

Connectivity

7.1

Connectivity Features Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, VoLTE
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
7.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
10.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.7

Battery Capacity 4,400 mAh
7.1
Fast Charge Power 66 W
7.9
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
4.3

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Design & display
7.68
Performance & hardware
7.68
Camera
7.03
Connectivity
7.05
Battery & charging
5.71
NeoScore rank
#870 / 6245

Huawei

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Huawei Kirin 8030
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Maleoon 920
Maximum CPU Clock
2.29 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU: 1x2.29 GHz + 3x2.05 GHz + 4x1.3 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
Expandable Storage
No

Design

Body Colors
Black, White, Blue, Pink, Grey, Green
Body Thickness
15.1 mm
Body Width
75.4 mm
Body Height
169.8 mm
Weight
199 g
Usable Surface
87 %
Body Materials
Aluminium Alloy, Glass, TPU
Resistance Features
IP58
Foldable
Yes
Rugged Build
No
Unfolded thickness
6.9 mm

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,400 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
66 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
21:9
Display Technology
LTPO OLED
Peak Display Brightness
2,500 nits
Display Diagonal
6.94″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,136 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,690 px
Display Pixel Density
421 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Features
LTPO, HDR, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 3840Hz PWM
Integrated Projector
No
Cover display refresh rate
120 Hz

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Operating System
HarmonyOS 5
OS Family
HarmonyOS
OS Version
5
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19
Cellular Technologies
GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, L2HC
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
Connectivity Features
Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC

Technical

Model numbers
PSD-AL80

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Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI 2
Sensor Size
1/1.56″
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
480 fps
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI 2
Sensor Size
1/1.56″
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
480 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.9
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
Laser Autofocus, RGB Sensor, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Time-Lapse, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
2

Rear ultrawide camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Front camera

Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
4K video recording, 1080p video recording
Aperture
f/2.2
Camera Features
HDR, Panorama
Sensor
Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
4K video recording, 1080p video recording
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Features
Camera Features
HDR, Panorama
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
China
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
China

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