Nubia has just unveiled 2025’s first foldable phone. For the global debut, the brand first announced the Nubia Flip 2 in Japan. This is the brand’s second flip phone, arriving as the successor to the original Nubia Flip. But apart from being the first foldable of this year, it is also the first budget foldable phone as well. So does the Nubia Flip 2 hint that 2025 is the year of budget foldable phones?

Nubia Flip 2: What’s So Special?

The Chinese brand’s new Nubia Flip 2 sports a tall 6.9-inch main OLED display with an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the cover screen is a smaller 3-inch AMOLED panel. Under the hood, it is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X SoC, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. A 4,300mAh battery pack powers this device and this phone can be fully charge in about 55 minutes.

This model runs on the Android 14 OS out of the box along with a real-time AI assistant that can respond to calls and supports calls via apps such as LINE. For optics, the rear has a dual camera setup with a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor while the front has a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calls. It is available for a price tag of 64,080 Yen (roughly 410 US Dollars) in the Japanese market with a wider release expected to kick off soon.

Who’s the competition?

Depending on the region, there might be a few rivals in the market. Tecno and Infinix are two great examples. The Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 and Infinix Zero Flip were announced a couple of months ago with a mid-range price tag similar to the Nubia Flip 2.

So while there still isn’t major competition, it is clear that this segment is a great opportunity for brands that do make foldable phones. Samsung has been rumored to be one such brand, with reports claiming that it is working on a new affordable flip phone that will be launching in 2025. The model in question could be dubbed the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE.

So is 2025 the year of the budget foldables?

Up until recently, the clamshell folding flip phones like the Galaxy Z Flip series were the only “affordable” choice in the foldable phone market. The notebook-styled models were considered a true flagship in this category, while the Flip versions were more accessible.

However, even these devices were just as expensive (if not more) than a typical flagship phone. This meant that buyers were still shelling out quite a pricey sum for a flexible device. But last year, we saw the launch of a couple of mid-range models. So 2025 might be the year when we see foldable phones hitting the more accessible price points.

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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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Flagship smartphones powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset are expected to debut later this year. ZTE is also expected to utilize the cutting-edge processor for its own high-end devices. Additionally, a gaming tablet featuring another Qualcomm chipset is also in the pipeline.

ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra, Flip 2, & Red Magic 10 series with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4

In a recent exclusive report, our team revealed that ZTE is currently working on its next foldable phone, the Nubia Flip 2. We also covered a leak of the Nubia Z70 Ultra. Both of these devices are expected to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. While these were just speculation, tipster Digital Chat Station’s latest tips also back these rumors.

He expected the Nubia Z70 Ultra, Nubia Flip 2, and even the Red Magic 10 series to come with this high end processor. The brand’s next gen smartphones will apparently launch with a new generation of high resolution under-display selfie cameras and large battery packs. It is unclear if this is true for multiple devices or one particular model. Another one of these smartphones will use a ceramic back cover, although we’re not sure of its brand.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powered Gaming Tablets

DCS recently claimed that the Red Magic Gaming Tablet 3 is set to launch next year, which is a gaming tablet with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. But that’s not all, ZTE could be developing developing another gaming tablet that uses the current gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 as well. So this might have a more affordable price tag compared to the 8 Gen 4 powered variants. Unfortunately, finer details like the specs and design of these upcoming gadgets are still at large so stick around for more updates.

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ZTE continues to increase competition in the foldable smartphone market. Now the brand has started working on its new foldable smartphone, the Nubia Flip II. Gizmochina spotted the new foldable smartphone in the IMEI database.

Nubia Flip II revealed, what awaits us?

Many smartphone manufacturers have started to focus a lot on foldable smartphones. One of these brands is ZTE. ZTE launched its first foldable smartphone, the Nubia Flip 5G, in February 2024. Now it is working on its next foldable device, the Nubia Flip II. The technical specifications of this new smartphone are currently unknown. Gizmochina has spotted the Nubia Flip II in the IMEI database.

The new Nubia Flip II will have the model number NX732J. However, there is no other information about this smartphone other than the model number. The Nubia Flip II is expected to be an improved version of the Nubia Flip 5G. So let’s take a look at the specifications of the Nubia Flip 5G to get an idea about the new foldable devices.

The Nubia Flip 5G has a giant camera island on the back. Inside the camera island is a circular second screen, and this second screen comes with a 1.43-inch AMOLED panel and a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels. This circular second screen allows you to perform simple tasks without opening the smartphone. On the front, there is a 6.9-inch FHD+ display. This AMOLED main display features 2160Hz PWM dimming, 120Hz refresh rate, and full DCI-P3 color gamut.

This foldable smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. The device offers up to 12GB of RAM and storage options up to 512 GB. In terms of battery, this smartphone comes with a battery capacity of 4310 mAh. This battery has a 33W fast charging feature and can reach full charge in 73 minutes. The foldable smartphone also features NFC technology.

ZTE has not yet shared any information about the official launch date of the Nubia Flip II. But considering that the Nubia Flip 5G was unveiled in February 2024, we can say that this new smartphone is likely to be unveiled in February 2025. But keep in mind that this is just a guess. More detailed information is likely to emerge in the future.

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