ZTE is reportedly working on the successor to its first foldable phone, the Nubia Flip 5G, which debuted earlier this year. This new device, expected to be called the Nubia Flip II, has surfaced in the IMEI database in August, and more recently, it has been spotted in the China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) certification.
This new appearance in the certification reveals more details about the phone’s specs and design, providing us with a clearer picture of what to expect from the upcoming foldable device.
According to the MIIT certification, the Nubia Flip II will come with a 4,225 mAh battery, a slight downgrade from the 4,310 mAh battery in its predecessor. The phone will run on Android 14. In terms of connectivity, the phone will support 5G NR NSA/NR, TD-LTE, LTE FDD, as well as dual-SIM dual-standby mode, along with Bluetooth and GPS, AGPS, and GLONASS navigation.
A much larger rectangular outer display
One of the standout changes in the Nubia Flip II is its larger secondary screen, which has shifted from a round design in the first-generation model to a rectangular design that now extends vertically. This move is likely to provide a more usable interface for quick interactions and notifications, a welcome addition. The secondary screen will measure 3 inches and sport an AMOLED panel with a resolution of 422 x 682 pixels.
On the inside, the Nubia Flip II will feature a 6.85-inch AMOLED main display with a high resolution of 1,188 x 2,970 pixels. The camera layout has also undergone a redesign. Unlike the first generation, which placed the cameras in a circular frame around the secondary screen, the new Nubia Flip II will have two cameras and an LED flash arranged vertically next to the cover screen.
The frame of the phone also appears to have a more rounded design, with the volume buttons located on the right side, while the power button doubles as a fingerprint scanner for added security.
A recap of the predecessor for context
The Nubia Flip 5G, launched earlier in 2024, had a 6.9-inch main screen with an FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and a 1.43-inch circular OLED secondary screen. The Flip 5G was equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of internal storage, alongside a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor. It also offered stereo speakers and 33W fast charging.
Though the official launch date has not been confirmed, based on the February launch of the Nubia Flip, the Flip II is expected to launch sometime in Q1 2025.
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