Huawei has officially introduced its next-generation Nova 15 lineup in China, expanding its popular mid-range smartphone series with three new models: Huawei Nova 15, Nova 15 Pro, and the feature-packed Huawei Nova 15 Ultra. While all three devices aim to deliver strong everyday performance, the Nova 15 Ultra stands out with noticeable upgrades across design, processing power, battery life, and camera hardware—making it the most exciting release in the range.
A fresh look leads the changes this year, with the Nova 15 Ultra receiving a new dual-ring design on the back. The updated styling is paired with a major focus on photography, highlighted by a triple rear camera system built around three 50 MP sensors. The primary camera includes optical image stabilization (OIS) for sharper photos and steadier video. For zoom lovers, Huawei adds a 50 MP telephoto periscope camera offering 3.7x optical zoom, designed to capture distant subjects with more clarity. Rounding out the setup is a 50 MP ultrawide camera with a 118-degree field of view for landscapes, group shots, and wide-angle storytelling.
On the front, Huawei equips the Nova 15 Ultra with a pill-shaped selfie camera cutout featuring a 50 MP front camera, joined by a 1.5 MP multispectral sensor. This combination is aimed at improving color accuracy and overall imaging quality, especially in challenging lighting.
Powering the Nova 15 Ultra is Huawei’s latest in-house Kirin 9010S chipset. The company claims this new processor delivers an 18% performance boost over the previous Kirin 8020 generation, positioning the phone as a snappier option for multitasking, image processing, and daily app use.
The display is another key highlight. The Nova 15 Ultra features a large 6.84-inch LTPO OLED screen with a 2856 x 1320 resolution. It reaches up to 4,000 nits peak brightness, which should help with visibility in bright outdoor conditions. Thanks to LTPO tech, the refresh rate can scale from 1 to 120 Hz, balancing smooth scrolling with better power efficiency depending on what you’re doing.
Durability also gets attention, with Kunlun glass used for added protection against drops and scratches. Huawei further boosts the phone’s toughness with IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance ratings, making it better suited for real-world mishaps and harsher environments than many phones in its class.
Battery life is anchored by a 6,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery, and charging options are equally ambitious. The Nova 15 Ultra supports 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, catering to users who want shorter top-ups and fewer compromises during busy days. Additional features include satellite connectivity, stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and HarmonyOS 6.0.
In China, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra arrives in purple, vibrant green, white, and phantom night black. Pricing starts at CNY 2,999 (about $596) for the 256GB model. The 512GB version is listed at CNY 4,499 (about $639), while the top-end 1TB option costs CNY 4,999 (about $710). The phone is now available for pre-order in China, though Huawei hasn’t shared details yet about international availability.
With its high-refresh LTPO OLED display, triple 50 MP rear cameras including a periscope zoom lens, large 6,500 mAh battery, and fast wired and wireless charging, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is shaping up to be one of the most competitive mid-range smartphone releases Huawei has launched this year—especially for users who prioritize camera performance and long-lasting battery life.
