ZTE’s Nubia sub-brand has entered the book-style foldable market with the launch of the Nubia Fold, offered at nearly half the price of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7. The device was announced alongside the Nubia Flip 3, which targets the clamshell segment.
Design and Display
The Nubia Fold is built around an 8-inch main OLED display with a 2,480 × 2,200 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The cover screen measures 6.5 inches and delivers 2,748 × 1,172 pixels, also with a 120Hz refresh rate. The larger display supports split-view modes for select apps, enabling multitasking across multiple windows.
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When open, the device measures 144 × 160 × 5.4mm and folds down to an 11.1mm thickness. Despite its size, it weighs a relatively light 249 grams. The phone comes with an IP54 rating for basic dust and splash resistance and is available exclusively in black.
The Nubia Fold is launching in Japan on December 4, with international availability expected in 2026.
Specifications
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- CPU: Octa-core (2 × 4.32 GHz + 6 × 3.53 GHz)
- GPU: Adreno 830
- OS: Android 15
- Networks: 5G / 4G LTE / 3G / 2G
- Display:
- Main: 8-inch OLED, 2480 × 2200, 120Hz
- Cover: 6.5-inch OLED, 2748 × 1172, 120Hz
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage: 256GB, no card slot
- Rear Camera: 50MP main + 50MP ultrawide + 5MP macro
- Front Camera: Dual 20MP (one on each screen)
- Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted
- Battery: 6,560mAh with 55W fast charging
- Color: Black
- Price: $1,145
The Nubia Fold delivers high-end specs, flagship-grade cameras, and powerful performance at a price significantly lower than premium rivals, positioning it as a compelling contender in the foldable market.
