Huawei nova Flip: The "Individualist" in Small Foldables

Huawei nova Flip: The "Individualist" in Small FoldablesIn recent years, the market for straight-screen phones seems to have experienced some aesthetic fatigue, while the popularity of small foldable screens has been on the rise. However, for years, foldable screens have seemed to lack novelty, with both technology and design leaving them in a "traditional" position, even being jokingly called "beautiful little waste"

Huawei nova Flip: The "Individualist" in Small Foldables

In recent years, the market for straight-screen phones seems to have experienced some aesthetic fatigue, while the popularity of small foldable screens has been on the rise. However, for years, foldable screens have seemed to lack novelty, with both technology and design leaving them in a "traditional" position, even being jokingly called "beautiful little waste". When the Huawei Pocket series was launched, it captured the hearts of many young girls with its exquisite and compact design, adding a touch of "personality" and "distinctiveness" compared to other small foldables.

Today, I got my hands on the brand-new Huawei nova Flip, and I'm eager to see what surprises it brings!

New Fun in Your Hand: The Exquisite External Screen

For vertical folding phones, the external screen is undoubtedly the most talked-about feature. The Huawei nova Flip features a very unique 1:1 square external screenthe "Fun Square Screen". The company says this design was inspired by the classic 6x6 photographic format, with the square composition creating a sense of symmetrical balance. The frame has a touch of the current trendy rounded UI widgets. The camera module and the square external screen are arranged in a matrix pattern, with the circular lenses and the square screen aligned symmetrically. The minimalist geometric shapes and clean layout look truly fresh.

However, I have to admit, upon first glance out of the box, with the two antenna lines on top, the external screen does look a bit like a "retro TV". Of course, looking good is just the surface; usability is what matters.

Aside from the camera module, the external screen is the first to use a 1:1 aspect ratio. It has live preview capabilities and basic functions. You can add basic features like photography, payment, and schedule viewing as cards, and live views of other apps, such as food delivery and travel apps, can also be displayed in real time.

This time, the external screen also features the first-ever "Call Fun Show" function. When you are on a call, the external screen will display playful, cute, or cool, trendy animations. You can choose the style yourself, which is fun and interesting. However, you wouldn't deliberately flip it over to see it during a call, which means others can see it more. If it's not a gimmick, I personally feel it's more like a "show-off" for phone calls. And when you're walking through the neon lights of the city while talking on the phone, it has a "cyberpunk" cool vibe.

I also found another interesting point, which is that the external screen not only has various cute pet themes, but the series of interactive themes below are actually mini-games. It's not just a clock function. You can play games by touching the screen, racing through levels. While you're waiting for a bus or an elevator, you can check the time and play a game at the same time. This is essentially a portable game console!

Furthermore, the external screen can also be used as a camera viewfinder, directly using the high-resolution rear camera for photography, and it can also serve as a mirror to adjust your clothing and makeup. Thanks to the powerful folding hinge, it supports multi-angle hovering photography. You can directly use the 50-megapixel super-sensing large-aperture main camera for selfies, combined with Huawei's newly upgraded Da Vinci Imaging Engine 2.0, to take pictures anytime, making every picture the most beautiful portrait.

New Color Schemes, Digital Rebirth

After talking about the external screen, let's look at the overall back cover. The Huawei nova Flip comes in four color schemes: Fresh Green, Sakura Pink, Zero White, and Starry Black. I think they are quite innovative and bold. Fresh Green, Sakura Pink, and Zero White are made of high-quality glass, while Starry Black features a leather texture with fine, slanted texture. Each color showcases the unique style and charm of this small foldable phone.

The one I got my hands on is Fresh Green, and this color is bright and vibrant. It breaks away from traditional aesthetics and has a green that transcends nature in its visual impact. Fresh Green is not only suitable for everyday use, but for female users, it can be paired with trendy street accessories, clothing, and environments. This makes the phone more than just a tool, directly blending into the overall atmosphere of going out, wearing, and traveling.

Hinge, Fearless Open and Close

Turning to the front, the Huawei nova Flip uses a 6.94-inch 120Hz LTPO inner screen. The overall screen quality is very good, and coupled with Huawei's powerful HarmonyOS, the touch, visual experience, and smoothness are top-notch. Color display is not a concern either.

Another noteworthy point is that the Huawei nova Flip uses a Xuanwu waterdrop hinge, the world's first hinge certified by Swiss SGS for 1.2 million folds, achieving 1.2 million high-intensity bending tests while still maintaining functional integrity and reliability. The flatness of the inner screen when unfolded is very high, with almost no visible traces. It performs even better when the screen is on, and the feel is no different from a straight-screen phone.

Multi-Dimensional Hovering Photography, Fun and Great Pictures

In terms of imaging, I can only say that the external screen plus Huawei's newly created imaging is simply a "perfect combination", with unbeatable playability.

The Huawei nova Flip is equipped with a 50-megapixel super-sensing large-aperture main camera, an F1.9 large aperture, and a 1/1.56-inch large-size sensor, providing stronger resolution and light sensitivity, capturing brighter and more vibrant images.

In terms of portraits, Huawei's Da Vinci Imaging Engine 2.0 has been upgraded. It features the first Huawei Da Vinci portrait beautification theme, offering three themes: Native, Texture, and Makeup. We took a few pictures with our friends, and they said it was a substitute for a camera. The beautification effect can directly eliminate my post-processing.

Let's talk about the playability specifically: Thanks to the advantages of folding, the Huawei nova Flip supports multi-angle hovering selfies. With a 50-megapixel rear main camera and a 32-megapixel front camera, it performs well on the streets, in parks, and on beaches. Close-up portraits are three-dimensional and high-definition, retaining details while handling light and shadow well, avoiding grayness and uneven skin tone. Moreover, in sunlight, the background blur effect is also very good. Compared to ordinary algorithms that lack depth of field, Huawei's Da Vinci imaging processing is very appropriate, creating a full sense of atmosphere, natural and beautiful. Easily control different angles of light and shadow, making everyone in the frame the center of attention.

Furthermore, the folded hovering posture has an advantage in nighttime photography. Hovering provides more stable shooting for capturing starry nights and the Milky Way, or bustling cityscapes, resulting in every picture being a detailed masterpiece. You can also set interval timer shooting, supporting up to 9 consecutive shots. I actually tried it out. You can set a 5-second interval. After each shot, you can strike a new pose. One setting produces a 9-grid photo. With this speed, whether you're catching light and shadow for portraits or shooting creative and unique photos, you can capture the perfect frame.

The external screen photography has another major advantage, which is the ability to capture 1:1 aspect ratio photos. The Huawei nova Flip has a dedicated 1:1 photo ambience, which is very unique. The square aspect ratio is perfectly suitable for Weibo, WeChat profile pictures, and Moments.

Other Configuration Aspects

Huawei uses the Kirin 8000 chip, has a built-in 4400mAh battery, and supports 66W fast charging technology. The company offers 256GB and 512GB versions. Communication supports dual SIM dual standby, allowing you to simultaneously receive calls from two lines, meaning you can directly answer calls for food delivery and other services while busy with work or personal calls.

In terms of AI, HarmonyOS Xiaoyi is top-notch in travel, learning, and imaging. It is not only a smart tool but also an all-around assistant that can help you detect and identify your skin condition, easily handle encyclopedia questions, answer calls, organize documents, and more.

Summary

Overall, the Huawei nova Flip's unique Fun Square screen design, eye-catching new color schemes, and the diverse foldable phone shooting techniques enabled by the Xuanwu waterdrop hinge not only showcase Huawei's technological accumulation in small foldable phones but also reflect Huawei's pioneering leadership in design aesthetics. It perfectly matches the trend of young people today, expressing individuality, freedom, confidence, and a rebellious attitude. This unique avant-garde style will undoubtedly captivate a large group of young users.

Finally, if you want a stylish, fun, good-looking, and playful phone, the Huawei nova Flip will surely be your "new favorite in your hand".