Huawei May Give Its Next Flip Phone a Whole New Shape

Huawei is reportedly developing a wider Nova Flip flip phone for release in 2027, according to a tipster on Weibo. The upcoming device would feature a 6.3-inch folding display, providing a shorter and broader shape compared to its predecessor. This design trend is gaining traction across the global smartphone market, with other manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Coolpad, Xiaomi, and Vivo also experimenting with wider display proportions on their devices.

The Weibo source claims the next Nova Flip could incorporate a Kirin 9-series processor, an upgrade from the current model's Kirin 8030. However, the exact specifications of the processor, screen aspect ratio, and cover display remain uncertain. Huawei launched the Nova Flip S in China in October 2025, introducing new colors, a lower starting price, and a different chipset compared to the original Nova Flip.

The 6.94-inch inner display of the Nova Flip S is larger diagonally than the rumored 6.3-inch panel, but the latter may still offer more horizontal space depending on its proportions. Huawei previously experimented with this shape using the Pura X, a foldable with a 6.39-inch inner display and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Early reports suggest that Huawei might be working on a compact wide foldable for 2027, fueling speculation about a potential Pura X successor.

While Huawei has not confirmed which lineup will receive the new device, the trend appears to extend beyond foldables, with regular phones like Huawei's Pura X View and other manufacturers' models also featuring wider screens.