Huawei Nova 15 Launched in China: Features Kirin 8020 Chipset, OLED Display, 50MP Camera, and 6000mAh Battery

Huawei has officially launched its new mid-range smartphone, the Huawei Nova 15, in China. The company has introduced it to the Chinese market specifically focusing on its camera, battery life, and HarmonyOS 6-based AI features. This smartphone could be a great option for users who want a premium design with powerful performance and a great photography experience. Let’s take a look at the price and specifications in detail.

The Huawei Nova 15 features a 6.7-inch flat OLED display with Full HD+ 2412×1084 pixel resolution. This display comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, and 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, which is easier on the eyes. The screen supports 10.7 billion colors and P3 wide color gamut. It also features aluminum silicate glass protection and SGS five-star certification.

For performance, the Huawei Nova 15 is equipped with the Kirin 8020 processor, the company’s latest 5G chipset. According to Huawei, this processor is 62 percent better than the previous generation. The smartphone runs on HarmonyOS 6.0 out of the box, which includes system-level AI features. These include features like AI Air Gestures, AI Air Transfer, and AI Smart Payment. The phone also supports smart communication technologies such as Beidou satellite image messaging and 2.4GHz StarLink off-grid connectivity.

In terms of the camera setup, the Huawei Nova 15 features a triple rear camera system under the Red Maple Imaging System. This includes a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture and a 1/1.56-inch sensor. The phone features a 12MP RYYB telephoto portrait camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS support. It also includes a 1.5MP multispectral color sensor to improve color accuracy. This phone offers 30x digital zoom and 4K video recording capabilities. On the front, there’s a 50MP ultra-clear portrait camera with a 90-degree wide-angle lens and 4K video recording with AIS stabilization.

The Huawei Nova 15 is equipped with a 6000mAh silicon anode battery, which supports 100W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo fast charging. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C, and multi-band positioning systems such as GPS, Beidou, Galileo, and NavIC. The phone weighs approximately 196 grams and has a thickness of 7.2mm. This smartphone is IP65 rated, providing protection against water splashes and dust.

In terms of pricing, the Huawei Nova 15 has been launched in China in two storage variants. The 256GB storage variant is priced at 2,699 yuan (approximately ₹34,300), while the 512GB model is available for 2,999 yuan (approximately ₹38,000). The phone comes in four color options: Vibrant Green, Elegant Purple, Zero White, and Phantom Black.