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Launch report · Nubia

Nubia Flip 5G: The clamshell foldable that finally crashed under $600.

SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2024·$499·Score 68/100

Nubia Flip 5G's only real job was to make the clamshell form factor affordable, and at $499 it did — undercutting Samsung and Motorola by hundreds. The dated chip, tiny cover screen and missing IP rating are the price of that entry. If you want the flip experience without the flip premium, it is the cheapest door in.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.9" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
Memory
8 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP
Battery
4,310 mAh
Weight
209 g
What stands out
  • One of the cheapest flip foldables ever — $499.
  • Big 6.9" 120 Hz inner panel.
  • Distinctive circular cover screen.
  • 50 MP main holds up in daylight.
What to watch
  • Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is dated mid-tier.
  • No IP rating.
  • Small 1.43" cover screen limits glanceable use.
  • 33 W charging, 2 OS updates.
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy Z Fold 7 Special
$1,999 · score 90/100