Recently, Huawei’s latest small foldable phone, the Nova Flip S, went on sale in China. During the launch, the company did not reveal the name of the chip that powers the device. As per a report by MyDrivers, the phone was spotted through performance detection software, which revealed its chipset details. Continue reading ahead to know about the Kirin chip that powers the device.

Huawei Nova Flip S chipset revealed

The Huawei Nova Flip S is powered by the Kirin 8000 processor, featuring an octa-core setup with one 2.4GHz Cortex-A77, three 2.189GHz Cortex-A77, and four 1.84GHz Cortex-A55 cores, along with a Mali-G610 GPU. The same chip powers the Huawei Nova Flip, which debuted in August this year in China.

The Nova Flip S is priced from 3,488 Yuan (~$490), making it Huawei’s cheapest foldable so far. It continues with the same external appearance as the original Nova Flip but introduces new colours such as Celadon Blue and Feather Sand Black.

The device ships with HarmonyOS 5.1, offering refined software integration. It features a 2.14-inch square outer display with a 1:1 aspect ratio that supports widgets, animated pets, and quick communication functions. Inside, the phone sports a 6.94-inch OLED screen with a 2690×1136 resolution and 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, ensuring smoother visuals.

Powering the device is a 4,400mAh battery with 66W wired fast charging. On the rear, the Nova Flip S is equipped with a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel secondary lens, offering decent photography for a compact foldable form factor. Overall, the Nova Flip S refines the design and software experience while keeping costs accessible for foldable enthusiasts.

At present, the availability of the Nova Flip S is limited to China. It is unclear whether the device will be released in other countries.

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