Huawei launched the nova Flip S in China in October last year, bringing a refreshed version of the original nova Flip with new colour options, a lower price and a different chipset. However, its upcoming successor could introduce a much bigger design change.

According to a new tip from a Weibo leakster, Huawei is planning to refresh its nova Flip lineup next year with a compact wide-format foldable smartphone featuring a 6.3-inch display. The device is also expected to use an unspecified Kirin 9-series chipset, which would represent a significant upgrade over the Kirin 8030 processor found in the nova Flip S.

The reported screen size is particularly interesting because it is close to the 6.39-inch inner display found on Huawei’s Pura X, which features a wider 16:10 aspect ratio. This suggests that the upcoming nova Flip could adopt a similar design approach, moving away from the traditional tall and narrow clamshell format.

Interestingly, Digital Chat Station previously claimed in July that Huawei was preparing to launch a new compact wide foldable next year. At the time, it was assumed that the device would be the successor to the Pura X. However, the latest information suggests it could instead be part of the nova Flip family. Huawei could also be developing both devices, although more details are needed to establish its actual plans.