Huawei nova 13 Series Launched: A Plaid Twist, Upgraded Imaging, and the Fashion Choice for Young People

Huawei nova 13 Series Launched: A Plaid Twist, Upgraded Imaging, and the Fashion Choice for Young PeopleIf I'm not mistaken, Huawei has been the most active among the major manufacturers in terms of holding launch events this year. In April, they launched the Huawei Pura70 series, followed by the Huawei nova12SE and Enjoy 80 in May

Huawei nova 13 Series Launched: A Plaid Twist, Upgraded Imaging, and the Fashion Choice for Young People

If I'm not mistaken, Huawei has been the most active among the major manufacturers in terms of holding launch events this year. In April, they launched the Huawei Pura70 series, followed by the Huawei nova12SE and Enjoy 80 in May. June saw the Huawei Developer Conference 2024, and August brought the Huawei novaFlip, MatePadPro 12.2-inch, and other multi-scenario smart products. Then, last month, they held the Huawei Fall Full-Scenario New Product Launch Conference. And now, once again, on the evening of October 22nd, Huawei held the "Native HarmonyOS Night and Huawei Full-Scenario New Product Launch Conference," and Lei Technology was invited to participate. (Source: Huawei)

However, don't get too excited yet. The highly anticipated Mate70 series is likely to be unveiled sometime at the end of this year. However, this time, Huawei also brought us the Huawei nova 13 series, focusing on young and fashionable users. Without a doubt, the nova series phones have always been a more affordable option within Huawei's product lineup, and it's likely to be a primary consideration for many ordinary consumers when purchasing a Huawei phone. Moreover, over the years, the nova series phones have been steadily improving their overall performance, establishing a solid foothold in the mid-range market. The previous generation's top-of-the-line Huawei nova 12 Ultra even challenged the high-end flagship market. These HarmonyOS phones, with their different focuses and strong competitiveness, have truly brought more options to consumers. (Source: Huawei)

The newly launched nova 13 series can be considered the "culmination" of the nova series. This is because the entire nova 13 series has undergone significant upgrades in product design and imaging configuration, resulting in a noticeable improvement in competitiveness compared to previous models. For instance, the Huawei nova 13 Pro that I have in my hands is a great example.

Stylish and Restrained Design: Plaid Variation, Blending Fashion and History

As a product aimed at young and fashionable users in the Huawei phone lineup, the Huawei nova series has always adhered to the design philosophy of "beauty, above all." In the Huawei nova 13 series, this philosophy manifests itself in a brand-new plaid variation design.

Plaid, often called tartan, is meticulously defined in the UK's official "Scottish Register of Tartans": "It is created by weaving multiple colored stripes, both horizontal and vertical, with multiple colors alternating, forming significant square patterns." As time has passed, this ethnic heritage originating from northern Scotland has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming one of the most famous British fashion elements, an eternal symbol of style. The British even playfully refer to it as the living history of Britain. (Source: "TartanRising")

Huawei aspired to integrate this enduring fashionable design into its products. To achieve this, Huawei has created plaid patterns on the nova 13 series by overlaying horizontal stripes with the underlying texture, intertwining a sense of rhythm and pace. The phone's delicate material, combined with the fluctuating plaid, shimmers with shifting light. It can be said that the light and texture you see from each angle are unique. It's very eye-catching and truly intriguing. (Source: Huawei)

As for the color options... this time, Huawei nova 13 series has adopted low-saturation colors. Both models come in four options: Lodden Green, Feather Sand Purple, Feather Sand White, and Starry Black. The Lodden Green and Feather Sand Purple color schemes are incredibly pleasing. Paired with the random plaid design, they stand out significantly from the mainstream textures in the industry. In contrast, Feather Sand White and Starry Black appear more traditional. The classic black and white color scheme, paired with the frosted glass back cover, feels both delicate and smooth to the touch, embodying a design philosophy that will not be eroded by time. Look, the Starry Black model I have here exudes a full-on business vibe. (Source: Lei Technology)

Moreover, amidst the understated elegance, you can still see the design-conscious, glossy nova logo and the newly upgraded camera module. As a classic and indispensable symbol of the nova series, Huawei has specifically engraved the nova characters in a circular arrangement on the matte Super Starry Ring. This creates a unique visual effect. (Source: Lei Technology)

Holding the device in hand, I feel that it's quite thin. It weighs 178g and has a thickness of 7.82mm. Coupled with Huawei's ultra-thin double-sided four-curved body, it seamlessly transitions and fits snugly in the palm, offering a remarkably rounded grip. Other manufacturers who use similar deep four-micro-curved screens should really learn from this.

Screen Experience: Deep Four-Micro-Curved Screen, Balancing Aesthetics and Feel

Let's flip the device to the front. (Source: Lei Technology)

Like the previous generation, the nova 13 Pro features a deep four-micro-curved screen design, the same screen shape found on the Mate60 Pro, Xiaomi 14 Pro, and Vivo X200 Pro. Those who have experienced this design will understand how comfortable it is. The edge curvature is very subtle, with only the black border being curved. The final result is a combination of the aesthetics of a curved screen and the feel of a near-straight screen. It's truly exhilarating.

The screen size remains at 6.76 inches with a 2776 1224 resolution, commonly known as 1.5K. It also boasts a 1-120Hz LTPO dynamic refresh rate, 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, DisplayTurbo dynamic display enhancement technology, and more. However, the fingerprint placement remains unchanged, sticking to the traditional approach.

Enhanced Imaging with a Telephoto Boost: Triple Portrait Cameras, Capturing the Essence of Youth

Now, let's talk about the configuration. The core specs don't offer much to talk about. The nova 12 and nova 12 Pro both run on the Kirin 8000 chip, supporting high-speed mobile networks. The theoretical benchmark scores are comparable to the Snapdragon 778G. It's sufficient for handling moderately demanding games or everyday use. In any case, "Launch "Honor of Kings"!" still works as expected, no issues there.

In terms of imaging, the rear main camera uses a 50MP RYYB ultra-sensitive sensor. (Source: Lei Technology)

It supports an F1.4-F4.0 physical variable aperture. When narrowing the aperture, it can emulate a more circular aperture opening, offering a distinct advantage over the common digital blur found in the market. (Source: Lei Technology, Normal aperture) (Source: Lei Technology, Reduced aperture) (Source: Lei Technology, Digital blur) (Source: Lei Technology, Daytime sample)

This time, the telephoto lens has also been added. Huawei has included a 12MP 3x portrait telephoto lens. In real-world testing, the telephoto capability is relatively ordinary, but it performs well in capturing portraits or figurines. (Source: Lei Technology, 10x digital zoom) (Source: Lei Technology, 3x optical zoom)

Finally, as usual, there's an 8MP ultra-wide-angle macro lens. (Source: Lei Technology, Ultra-wide)

The front camera still uses a centered dual-punch-hole design, featuring a 60MP ultra-wide-angle autofocus lens and an 8MP optical zoom 2x lens. Combined with Huawei's proprietary Da Vinci portrait engine and a refined native, texture, and makeup-oriented portrait theme, it's a true selfie champion.

Moreover, the nova 13 series boasts numerous AI features. AI Upscaling, AI Erasure, and other features that cleverly utilize generative algorithms to enhance detail/remove clutter are all included. (Source: Lei Technology)

The nova 13 series also premieres the AI Optimal Expression feature. Whether it's a solo photo or a group selfie, it can select the best expression of each person from a burst of photos. Using AI intelligence, it seamlessly blends and enhances the individual expressions to create a perfect, natural-looking image.

In terms of battery life, the combination is 5000mAh + 100W. Other specifications include NFC, two-way Beidou satellite messaging, and all the bells and whistles you'd expect.

Conclusion: The nova 13 Pro, a Unique Mid-to-High End Smartphone

As usual, let's summarize our experience with the nova 13 Pro using the Lei Technology review template:

Pros:

1. Refined body design;

2. Upgraded imaging capabilities;

Pricing can be seen in the image below. The Pro series features 12GB LPDDR5 memory across the board, starting at 256GB for 3699 yuan, 512GB for 3999 yuan, and 1TB for 4499 yuan. (Source: Huawei)

Overall, the upgrades to the Huawei nova 13 Pro are noticeable. While inheriting the nova series' established philosophy of