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Nova Flip vs Xperia 1 VI

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Huawei nova Flip 512GB

Huawei nova Flip 512GB

AED 3,399

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Sony Xperia 1 VI 512GB

Sony Xperia 1 VI 512GB

AED 4,799

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

Nova Flip

Best Battery

Xperia 1 VI

Our Verdict

Nova Flip vs Xperia 1 VI

Sony Xperia 1 VI’s triple-camera system with 3.5x–7.1x optical zoom and 48MP main sensor outperforms Huawei nova Flip’s 50MP wide and 8MP ultrawide, offering true telephoto flexibility no foldable can match (48MP f/1.9 + 12MP telephoto @ 170mm vs 50MP f/1.9 + 8MP ultrawide). Huawei nova Flip 512GB suits users needing 66W wired charging (100% in 40 min) and compact foldable form, ideal for those who prioritize speed and portability over zoom capability. Sony Xperia 1 VI 512GB is for photographers and videographers who demand 1B colors, 120Hz HDR, and optical zoom up to 7.1x without digital cropping. In UAE at AED 3399 vs AED 4799, Huawei wins on value because 66W charging delivers 26 minutes faster full charge than Sony’s 30W; in India at ₹124999 vs ₹112999, Sony justifies its ₹12K premium with superior optical zoom and Android 16 upgrade path.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
Nova Flip
Xperia 1 VI
OS
HarmonyOS 4.2
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Chipset
Kirin 8000 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Screen Size
6.94 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1136 x 2690 pixels (~421 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide)
48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/3.5, 170mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, OIS, 4cm macro @ 120mm, no AF 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Storage
512
512
Battery
4400 mAh mAh
5000 mAh mAh
Charging
66W wired, 100% in 40 min 5W reverse wired
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless Reverse wireless
NFC
Yes
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Weight
195 g or 199 g (6.88 oz)
192 g (6.77 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketNova FlipXperia 1 VIDifference
UAEAED 3,399AED 4,799Nova Flip saves AED 1,400
India—₹ 1,24,999—

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