Huawei has officially launched the Nova 13 and Nova 13 Pro in China. Both phones come with several notable features, but the Pro version offers some upgrades over the standard model. Below, we compare the two devices side by side.
Huawei Nova 13 / 13 Pro Overview
Display and Design
The Nova 13 measures 161.4 x 75.3 x 6.98 mm and weighs 195g. The Pro version is slightly larger, with dimensions of 163.4 x 74.9 x 7.82 mm, and is also heavier at 209g. Additionally, the Pro model is IP65 rated, offering dust and splash resistance, a feature absent in the standard model.
The Huawei Nova 13 features a 6.7-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 1084×2412 pixels. It supports a 120 Hz refresh rate, 300 Hz touch sampling rate, and 1,440 Hz PWM dimming. The Pro model, on the other hand, offers a slightly larger 6.76-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 1224×2776 pixels. Additionally, it includes an adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate and a higher 2,160 Hz PWM dimming for smoother transitions.
Camera Systems
On the camera front, the Nova 13 comes with a dual-camera setup, featuring a 50 MP f/1.9 main sensor and an 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera. For selfies, it includes a 60 MP f/2.4 shooter. The Pro model upgrades the camera system with a 50 MP main camera featuring a variable aperture of f/1.4-f/4.0, along with a 12 MP 3x telephoto lens, and an 8 MP ultrawide camera.
Battery and Charging
Both models are powered by a 5,000 mAh battery and support 100W fast wired charging. There are no differences in battery capacity or charging speeds between the Nova 13 and Nova 13 Pro.
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Storage Options and Others
Currently, there is no information regarding international availability, and Huawei has not disclosed the chipset used in either device. However, both phones come with the same storage options, offering 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB variants. Both devices run on HarmonyOS 4.2 and feature an embedded fingerprint sensor. Furthermore, both models support satellite connectivity, though only within mainland China.
Huawei Nova 13 / 13 Pro Specifications
Specs
Huawei Nova 13
Huawei Nova 13 Pro
Display
6.7-inch OLED, 1084×2412, 120 Hz
6.76-inch LTPO OLED, 1224×2776, adaptive 120 Hz
OS
HarmonyOS 4.2
HarmonyOS 4.2
Storage Options
256GB / 512GB / 1TB
256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Rear Cameras
50 MP (f/1.9 main), 8 MP (f/2.2 ultrawide)
50 MP (f/1.4-f/4.0 main), 12 MP (3x telephoto), 8 MP (ultrawide)
Front Camera
60 MP (f/2.4)
60 MP (f/2.4)
Battery
5,000 mAh, 100W fast charging
5,000 mAh, 100W fast charging
Dimensions
161.4 x 75.3 x 6.98 mm, 195g
163.4 x 74.9 x 7.82 mm, 209g
Other Features
Satellite connectivity (China only)
IP65 dust/splash resistance, Satellite connectivity (China only)
Huawei Nova 13 / 13 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
The Huawei Nova 13 is priced at CNY 2,699, while the Nova 13 Pro starts at CNY 3,699. Unlikely, but if it ever makes it here, we expect Nepal’s latest Huawei Nova 13 / 13 Pro price to start at no less than NPR 61,050.
Smartphones
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Huawei Nova 13
CNY 2,699
NPR 61,050
Huawei Nova 13 Pro
CNY 3,699
NPR 81,999
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