A First Look at the Huawei Nova 13: What to Expect From Huawei’s Next Mid-Ranger

Though not officially announced yet, rumors suggest Huawei will soon launch the Nova 13 as the next iteration of its popular mid-range Nova series. Based on historical trends and specs of the recently released Nova 12, here’s what we might see from the Nova 13:

Design and Display

The Nova 13 will likely stick with a premium glass and aluminum design. Screen size should remain around 6.7 inches with an OLED panel and a high 120Hz refresh rate. An in-display fingerprint sensor is a safe bet.

Hardware

Huawei’s upcoming Kirin 1110 or new Dimensity chipset will provide the processing power. Look for at least 8GB of RAM paired with 128/256GB storage. Battery capacity may increase slightly to around 4,800mAh.

Cameras

The dual rear camera array will offer enhanced resolution over the Nova 12’s 50MP main and 8MP ultrawide. Expect the front camera to jump to 70-80MP for selfies and video calling.

Software

HarmonyOS will continue to power the experience, potentially on the latest HarmonyOS 5. Huawei’s suite of apps and services will deliver long-term OS update support.

Charging

Nova 13 should support super-fast 100W+ wired charging for rapid top-ups. Wireless charging may increase to 50W as well.

Pricing & Availability

As a successor to the popular Nova 12 priced around $400, expect the Nova 13 to maintain competitive premium mid-range specs at an affordable cost. An international launch will likely follow a debut in key Asian markets.

While full details are yet to emerge, Huawei’s proven Nova formula leaves us excited to see what specs and features the Nova 13 brings when it’s unveiled in the coming months. Stay tuned for further updates.