ZTE launches Nubia Flip 5G in China with a very low price, circular external screen and technical details of an intermediate smartphone
After being presented during MWC 2024 as “the world’s cheapest foldable” taking into account its US launch price of $599 (lower than the Razr 40), the long-awaited Nubia Flip 5G arrives in China first, keeping its price low and aggressive.
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Based on ZTE Libero Flip was originally launched in Japanthe foldable Nubia (your own brand) ZTE) maintains the design which, at first glance, can be confused with that Tecno Phantom V Flip thanks to the circular external screen and the border with the cameras around it.
Therefore, its 1.4-inch external panel offers shortcut functions, allowing you to receive notifications, control the camera, view the calendar, view weather details, play music and select timers, but its compact size and its circular shape they limit the features that could be used without having to open the phone.
At least the internal screen reaches the size expected for a foldable in its category with 6.9 inches, Full HD resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate for smoother navigation.
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, the same chipset used in the Motorola Razr 40 (revision) It’s inside Galaxy M55 was launched a few weeks ago in Braziland is available in China in 8GB and 12GB versions RAM with 256GB and 512GB of storage.
To get a more accessible price, Nubia leaves aside the focus on powerful cameras and offers only a 16 MP sensor for selfies and two rear lenses: the main 50 MP one and the auxiliary one without real use 2 MP for data of depth. .
The Nubia Flip 5G offers a taller, wider and thicker body than the Galaxy Z Flip 5 (revision), the main reference of the category in 2024, as well as being substantially heavier than its more expensive rival.
With a 4,310 mAh battery, at least ZTE offers support for 33 Watt fast charging to reduce the time connected to the socket, going beyond the 25 W supported by the rival. SAMSUNG.
Additionally, the foldable still offers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, side biometric reader, stereo speaker, and runs Android 13 instead of the latest Android 14, which is already in the process of seeing his successor Android 15 officially presented.
Its metallic finish on the sides offers the quality you expect from devices in this category and helps not compromise the quality of everyday use, and the back has options for a smooth or textured finish, depending on the color you choose.
Price and availability
The Nubia Flip 5G is now available for purchase in China starting at 2,999 yuan, equivalent to just under R$2,100 based on the current price.
For reference, the Motorola Razr 40 launched in China with a suggested price of 3,999 yuan (around R$2,800), arriving in Brazil for R$5,499.
Although ZTE operates in Brazil with the Red Magic line of gaming smartphones and other budget phones sold in collaboration with Usina de Vendas, there are no expectations for the debut of Nubia phones on domestic soil.
Nubia Flip 5G: technical data sheet
- External screen: 1.43 inch AMOLED, 466 x 466 pixels and 60 Hz frequency
- Internal screen: 6.9 inch AMOLED, Full HD and 120 Hz frequency
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 first generation
- RAM memory: 8 GB and 12 GB
- Internal memory: 256 GB and 512 GB (expandable via microSD)
- Rear camera: 50 MP (main) + 2 MP (depth sensor)
- Front camera: 16MP
- Dimensions: 170 x 76 x 7.3 mm open, 88 x 76 x 15.5 mm closed
- Weight: 214g
- Battery: 4,310 mAh with 33W charging
- Extras: 5G with dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFCfingerprint reader on the side, USB-C port, stereo audio with DTS:X Ultra
- Available colors: black, beige and lavender
- Operating system: Android 13, below ZTE MyOS 13
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