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Huawei nova 13 Pro

Huawei nova 13 Pro
R1,000,000
SKU: 5348
Brand: Huawei
Category: Mobiles
  • CPU:
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB
  • Display: LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz
  • Camera: 50MP
  • OS: HarmonyOS 4.2

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. 6.76-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz display.
  2. 256/512 GB / 1TB stroage.
  3. Triple rear camera, Dual selfie with 50MP.
  4. Stereo speakers, Fingerprint and NFC.
  5. 5000mAh battery with 100W charging.

CONS

  1. FM is not supported.
  2. No 3.5mm audio jack.

The Huawei Nova 13 Pro is a standout addition to the popular Nova lineup, striking a perfect balance between sleek, modern aesthetics and high-end processing power. Built for creators and multi-taskers who prioritize premium camera capabilities and fast performance, here is a breakdown of its current local pricing and authorized stockists.

Huawei Nova 13 Pro Price in South Africa

The Huawei Nova 13 Pro is available in South Africa starting from ZAR 8,000.

Please Note: This starting retail price is a baseline and can fluctuate based on localized market conditions, specific store promotions, and your physical location within South Africa. Monthly contract costs will also vary depending on the network tier, data bundles, and airtime structure you choose.

Where to Buy the Huawei Nova 13 Pro

Huawei’s extensive retail and network distribution across South Africa makes finding the Nova 13 Pro incredibly easy. Whether you want to purchase it outright with cash, buy it on a store account, or upgrade an existing mobile line, the device is available through the following authorized outlets:

E-Commerce & Specialized Cellular Hubs

  • Hi Online: Huawei’s official online store, which is often the premier destination for direct brand warranties and exclusive launch bundles.

  • Takealot: South Africa’s largest e-commerce platform, offering swift door-to-door delivery and frequent online-only tech discounts.

  • Cellucity & 4U: Independent cellular specialists that provide tailored customer service, easy upgrade assistance, and expert device setups.

  • HiFi Corp: A trusted name for great upfront cash deals and flexible in-store electronics financing plans.

Major Retailers & Department Outlets

  • Makro & Game: Excellent for shoppers who want to maximize massmart rewards points or take advantage of nationwide big-box cash promotions.

  • Foschini: The ideal choice if you prefer the convenience of buying your new smartphone using an integrated retail store account.

  • Mr Price: Great for picking up standalone, budget-friendly prepaid mobile hardware.

  • PEP & Ackermans: Perfect for widespread regional accessibility, offering hassle-free over-the-counter cash purchases and local branch collections.

Mobile Network Operators

  • MTN & Chatz: The top route if you want to split the cost of the phone over a fixed 24-month or 36-month contract, packaged with robust high-speed monthly data allocations and voice minutes.

Pro Tip: Huawei frequently sweetens the deal during local rollouts by bundling promotional freebies—like Bluetooth earphones, wearable fitness trackers, or a complimentary screen protector package. It pays to check a few different retailers from this list to see who has the best active bundle!

Full Specifications

General

Brand Huawei
Model Huawei nova 13 Pro
Announced 22 October, 2024
Released 25 October, 2024
Status Available
Price TZS 1,000,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. Bar
Dimensions 163.4 x 74.9 x 7.8 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight 209 g (7.37 oz)
Protection IP65, waterproof and dustproof
Colors Black, White, Purple, Green

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz
Size 6.76 inches, 108.8 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1224 x 2776 pixels (~449 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Aluminosilicate glass

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 50 MP, f/1.4-4.0, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 69mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS
8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF
Camera Features HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, 52mm (telephoto), AF, 2x optical zoom
60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 100˚ (ultrawide), AF
Camera Features HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. HarmonyOS 4.2

Hardware

Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. No
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, color spectrum
BDS Satellite Calling and Message
Virtual proximity sensing

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. 100W wired, 3-50% in 9 min (advertised)
5W reverse wired

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