Huawei has officially unveiled its latest midrange smartphones in China: the nova 15, nova 15 Pro, and nova 15 Ultra. The new series introduces Huawei’s innovative "dual-ring" design, along with enhanced cameras, faster processors, and larger batteries.
Huawei nova 15, nova 15 Pro, and nova 15 Ultra
Huawei nova 15 Ultra and nova 15 Pro
The nova 15 Ultra and nova 15 Pro share many key specifications, featuring 6.84-inch LTPO OLED displays with a resolution of 1,320 x 2,856 pixels and a variable 1-120Hz refresh rate. Both screens offer a peak local brightness of 4,000 nits and are protected by Kunlun glass. A pill-shaped cutout houses a 50MP front camera coupled with a 1.5MP multispectral sensor.
The rear design showcases Huawei’s new dual-ring aesthetic. The nova 15 Ultra boasts three 50MP RYYB sensors. Its main lens features a variable aperture from f/1.4 to f/4.0 and optical image stabilization (OIS). It includes a telephoto periscope lens offering 3.7x optical zoom and an ultrawide lens with a 118-degree field of view.
Huawei nova 15 Ultra Cameras
The nova 15 Pro is equipped with a 50MP RYYB main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and OIS, accompanied by a 12MP RYYB telephoto lens and a 13MP RYYB ultrawide lens. Both models carry IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance.
Under the hood, the nova 15 Ultra and nova 15 Pro feature Huawei’s Kirin 9010S chipset, delivering an 18% performance improvement over the Kirin 8020 found in previous versions. Both smartphones support satellite connectivity and run HarmonyOS 6.0 out of the box.
Battery capacity for these models reaches 6,500mAh with 100W wired fast charging. Additionally, the nova 15 Ultra supports 50W wireless charging.
Huawei nova 15
The base nova 15 model features a 6.7-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a single punch-hole cutout for a 50MP front-facing camera. The rear camera setup includes a 50MP RYYB main sensor, a 12MP RYYB telephoto lens, and a 1.5MP multispectral color sensor.
The nova 15 is powered by the Kirin 8020 chipset—the same processor used in the nova 14 Pro and nova 14 Ultra—with a claimed 42% performance boost over the nova 14’s Kirin 8000 chip. This model also supports satellite connectivity.
Huawei nova 15
The device runs HarmonyOS 6.0 and packs a 6,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging. It retains IP65 ingress protection.
Pricing and Availability
| Configuration | Huawei nova 15 | Huawei nova 15 Pro | Huawei nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256GB Storage | CNY 2,699 ($383) | CNY 3,499 ($496) | CNY 3,999 ($596) |
| 512GB Storage | CNY 2,999 ($425) | CNY 3,899 ($553) | CNY 4,499 ($639) |
| 1TB Storage | - | - | CNY 4,999 ($710) |
The nova 15 series is available for pre-order on Huawei’s Vmall platform in China, with shipping scheduled to begin December 27.
Huawei nova 15 • nova 15 Pro • nova 15 Ultra
